Expert Animator (FPS) (Fully Remote)

Partner Company; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Remote-first environment

Job summary

Partner Company in the United States seeks a senior animation lead to shape the first-person animation vision for a new AAA FPS title. You will own the quality standards for weapons, hands, locomotion and abilities, and build Unreal Engine 5 animation systems to support gameplay.

This remote-first role requires at least 7 years in AAA/AA FPS animation, expert FPS feel, and hands-on UE5 experience. You will help establish workflows, maintain high fidelity, and collaborate with a senior-led team

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional animation experience in AAA/AA FPS titles.
• Expert-level knowledge of first-person animation and FPS gameplay feel.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, quality, and execution of first-person animation systems.
• Create high-quality animations for weapons, hands, locomotion, and abilities.
• Develop and maintain Unreal Engine 5 animation systems and workflows.

Skills

First-person animation

FPS feel

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

• Shape the first-person animation vision for a new AAA game from the ground up.
• Establish animation systems, workflows, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the vision, quality, and execution of first-person animation systems.
• Create high-quality animations for weapons, hands, locomotion, and abilities.
• Develop and maintain Unreal Engine 5 animation systems.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of professional animation experience in AAA or AA FPS titles.
• Expert-level knowledge of first-person animation and FPS gameplay feel.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems.
• Competitive annual base salary of $155,000–$170,000 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and remote-first work environment.

Partner Company

A partner company developing an ambitious AAA game targeting a 2030 launch. The team is small, senior-led, and remote-first, with a focus on creative and technical ownership.