Senior Animator - Remote, Cinematic & Gameplay

Mob Entertainment, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mob Entertainment is seeking a Senior Animator to craft character and creature animations for gameplay and cinematic experiences. You will drive animation tasks from blocking to final polish and engine integration, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to establish artistic vision and animation pipelines in early development.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of game animation experience, mastery of Maya, and strong Unreal Engine familiarity, with a proven ability to mentor others and manage

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in game animation or equivalent senior-level expertise.
• Exceptional understanding of 3D animation fundamentals including body mechanics, weight, timing, posing, locomotion, and character performance.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality character animation with versatility across styles.
• Strong proficiency in Maya and experience with Unreal Engine animation systems and workflows.
• Experience for gameplay and/or cinematics with distinct creative and technical requirements.
• Understanding of animation pipelines including rigs, blending, state machines, and engine implementation.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and take ownership with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with other departments and progress blockers.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback and mentor others.
• Adaptability to evolving creative direction and development needs.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and creature animations for gameplay and cinematic sequences.
• Own animation tasks from blocking to final polish and engine implementation.
• Organize and prioritize work, communicate progress, and flag risks or scheduling concerns.
• Collaborate with Animation Leadership, Art Directors, Designers, and Production to align with gameplay and narrative needs.
• Contribute to creative and technical discussions to solve development challenges.
• Help establish and refine animation pipelines and best practices in early development.
• Develop prototyping and iteration workflows for rapid gameplay experimentation.

Skills

3D animation fundamentals

Maya

Unreal Engine

Animation leadership

Independent work

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

Mob Entertainment is seeking a Senior Animator to craft character and creature animations for gameplay and cinematic experiences. You will drive animation tasks from blocking to final polish and engine integration, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to establish artistic vision and animation pipelines in early development.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of game animation experience, mastery of Maya, and strong Unreal Engine familiarity, with a proven ability to mentor others and manage