Senior Gameplay Animator - Competitive PvP, Equity & Hybrid

Bonfire Studios, Inc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,500 - 247,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Full benefits package

Creative and collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading game development studio is searching for a Senior/Principal Animator to help define the animation language for a new competitive multiplayer game. You will create high-quality animations that enrich player experiences and collaborate closely with designers and tech artists. This role provides the opportunity for creative ownership and is perfect for someone excited about shaping gameplay through animation. The base salary is competitive with equity and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Strong experience creating high-quality gameplay animation across multiple titles.
• Excited by competitive multiplayer combat and how animation affects gameplay.
• Deep understanding of combat systems and player satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality in-game character animations.
• Collaborating to develop responsive combat experiences.
• Owning animation features from concept to completion.

Skills

High-quality gameplay animation

Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams

Understanding of competitive multiplayer combat

Animation systems and tools development

Job description

A leading game development studio is searching for a Senior/Principal Animator to help define the animation language for a new competitive multiplayer game. You will create high-quality animations that enrich player experiences and collaborate closely with designers and tech artists. This role provides the opportunity for creative ownership and is perfect for someone excited about shaping gameplay through animation. The base salary is competitive with equity and benefits included.