Senior Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games) Job at Refactor Games

Senior Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

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Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self‑motivated, able to assess and articulate in‑game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.

You’ll Work On

• Execute high‑level animations
• Execute in‑game animations, including UE5 implementation
• Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
• Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
• Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proven experience shipping high‑performance console and/or PC titles
• Strong technical knowledge
• Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5
• Experience with motion capture
• Strong understanding of animation principals and approaches
• Experience collaborating with technical teams and developing/refining animation systems in UE5
• Experience with both in‑game animation and cinematic presentation animation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplines
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Pluses

• Experience on sports titles
• Appreciation of sports and sports games
• Experience mentoring animators
• Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking software
• Experience with real‑time broadcast presentation

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