Senior 3D Combat Animator (Freelance, Remote)

BKOM Studios; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid work option

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

BKOM Studios in Quebec City, Canada seeks a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator (Freelance) with a strong combat animation and movement physics focus. You will collaborate across art, programming, and internal animation teams to elevate visual identity on PC/console projects.

This freelance role runs through March 2027 with potential extension. It offers remote or hybrid work from Quebec City, a competitive hourly rate, and a workload around 37.5 hours per week, requiring strong autonomy and creative

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of experience in 3D animation for video games.
• Strong specialization in combat animation for PC/console titles.
• Mastery of weight, timing and gameplay feel.
• Proficiency in Maya and Blender; engine integration with Unreal Engine.
• Fluent communication in French and/or English; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality 3D animations (combat systems, movements, attacks, hit reactions) in Maya and/or Blender.
• Ensure animations meet Unreal Engine requirements and State Machines logic.
• Manage time and priorities to deliver milestones on schedule.
• Collaborate with internal animation team, share tips, and raise visual standards.
• Document animation work for knowledge transfer with artists and programmers.
• Propose creative solutions and optimize rigs for smooth delivery.

Skills

Combat Animation

Movement Physics

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

State Machines

French and/or English

Tools

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

BKOM Studios in Quebec City, Canada seeks a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator (Freelance) with a strong combat animation and movement physics focus. You will collaborate across art, programming, and internal animation teams to elevate visual identity on PC/console projects.

This freelance role runs through March 2027 with potential extension. It offers remote or hybrid work from Quebec City, a competitive hourly rate, and a workload around 37.5 hours per week, requiring strong autonomy and creative