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

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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