Senior Animator — Remote to Hybrid (Blender, Mocap)

Makeshift Software; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote during ramp-up (3–6 months)

Hybrid on-site schedule later

Industry-grade workstation

Job summary

Makeshift Software Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Animator to drive gameplay animation and prerendered cinematics for Hexborn.

You will take motion capture data from cleanup through polish, animate on both biped and creature rigs, and collaborate with the animation team to sustain a high-quality bar throughout production. This hands-on role requires owning shots, accepting feedback, and maintaining rigging standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Animator for gameplay and prerendered cinematics.
• Ability to own shots and animation passes independently.
• Maintain rigging standards and work with a team to hit quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Animate gameplay moments and prerendered sequences in Blender.
• Process motion capture data from cleanup to production-ready animation.
• Animate on both bipeds and creature rigs.
• Build and maintain extensible control rigs for own work and team use.
• Collaborate with other animators to maintain consistency and quality.
• Work within Animation Sets and broader workflow tools.

Skills

Animation

Rigging

Motion capture

Team collaboration

Tools

Blender

Mocap systems

Faceware

Job description

Makeshift Software Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Animator to drive gameplay animation and prerendered cinematics for Hexborn.

You will take motion capture data from cleanup through polish, animate on both biped and creature rigs, and collaborate with the animation team to sustain a high-quality bar throughout production. This hands-on role requires owning shots, accepting feedback, and maintaining rigging standards.