Senior Gameplay Animator – AAA Title, Unreal & Mocap Expert

confidential; California; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a senior 3D character animator to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and deliver high-quality gameplay animations for AAA titles. You will ensure animations meet artistic goals, work within deadlines, and mentor junior talent across the team.

Experience with MotionBuilder or Maya, motion capture data, and Unreal/other engines is highly valued, with a focus on delivering polished, responsive character movement in a dynamic gaming environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in 3D character gameplay animation.
• Strong demo reel showcasing gameplay animations.
• Solid animation skills with a great understanding of human motion, body mechanics, and animation principles.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard animation tools such as MotionBuilder or Maya.
• Experience in working with motion capture data and keyframe animations.
• Having shipped a AAA game.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within cross-disciplinary teams.
• Basic technical understanding of gameplay systems and animation blend systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with a team of skilled animators, designers, and gameplay programmers.
• Ensure animation work meets artistic goals and quality standards while respecting project deadlines.
• Participate in animation reviews and collaborate with other team members to maintain consistency and quality.
• Exporting, implementing and testing animations into the game engine.
• Troubleshoot animation gameplay issues and provide solutions to ensure smooth animation production.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior animators, helping to mentor their development and maintain quality.

Skills

Character animation

Motion capture data

Team collaboration

Animation principles

Quality of animation

Tools

MotionBuilder

Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a senior 3D character animator to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and deliver high-quality gameplay animations for AAA titles. You will ensure animations meet artistic goals, work within deadlines, and mentor junior talent across the team.

Experience with MotionBuilder or Maya, motion capture data, and Unreal/other engines is highly valued, with a focus on delivering polished, responsive character movement in a dynamic gaming environment.