Senior Animator

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Animator</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote Company: Bladework Games LLC</p><p><strong>Type</strong>: Fixed Term - (March 2027)</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Bladework Games is an independent game studio developing an original, living, online multiplayer IP for the PC first and cross platform future. We are building a new take on the dungeon running experience, where competitive high-speed PvE combat meets party game chaos.</p><p>We're looking for an animator who is passionate about bringing characters and combat to life. As a Senior Animator, you will create a diverse selection of game-related animation, and the idea of injecting personality and visual clarity through motion and posing excites you. You would be a great fit if you love playing games and really just love your craft. If this sounds appealing to you, we'd love to chat.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Create high quality animations that portray character personalities consistent with the style</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate a superior sense of posing, timing, and weight</p></li><li><p>Continuously push the quality of the animations</p></li><li><p>Help to identify and solve animation process and implementation issues</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Can demonstrate a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, and how they apply to game animation</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with UE5’s editor, pipeline and the ability to create and implement animations</p></li><li><p>The ability to create both character and creature specific animations in Maya</p></li><li><p>A passion for creating both stylized and realistic motion</p></li><li><p>An understanding of related skills such as modeling, skinning and rigging</p></li><li><p>Solid teamwork skills and the ability to work with other disciplines</p></li><li><p>Experience and enjoyment of working within the constraints of ability mechanics & timings that have already been locked down by gameplay</p></li><li><p>A great animation reel, with bonus points for including combat animations</p></li><li><p>At least one shipped title and a passion for gaming!</p></li></ul>