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Virtual Vocations Inc is hiring: Senior Animator in New York

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

The full-time Senior Animator will create high-quality character and gameplay animations for an unannounced PvE co-op action game, working remotely and independently to enhance character performance and gameplay feel while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities

Create high-quality character, gameplay, and combat animation
Own animation from rigging and implementation through final polish, ensuring smooth integration with other assets
Identify technical challenges and improve workflows, leveraging AI-assisted tools when beneficial

Required qualifications

A portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation work
Strong understanding of character performance, facial expressions, and gameplay readability
Proficient rigging skills and experience implementing animation content in Unreal Engine
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment
Comfort discussing technical and creative tradeoffs with various stakeholders