3D Gameplay Animator

About the Role

Demiurge Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Gameplay Animator with production experience in Unreal Engine to join our team. This position is ideal for a mid to senior level animator (depending on experience) who is passionate about making gameplay look and feel amazing. You will play a crucial role in taking an original open-world IP project from the early production phase through to launch.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate and innovate to enhance gameplay readability, storytelling, and design mechanics through animation, with lean direction and support.
• Author and implement keyframe animation for characters, creatures, and other assets.
• Champion a gameplay-first approach, rapidly prototyping and iterating on animations to achieve the perfect gameplay feel.
• Apply Character, Controls, and Camera principles to both 1st and 3rd person perspectives.
• Create and maintain animation workflows, pipelines, and processes for first and/or third-person action games (preferably shooters) using Maya/Max/MotionBuilder, and implement them in Unreal Engine.
• Create and maintain animation documentation.
• Share your techniques and mentor team members.

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of game industry employment with at least one shipped title.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills.
• Experience setting up character and facial rigging.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine, including anim blueprints, montages, and overall animation workflow.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Eagerness to explore new tools and technologies, such as local motion capture and the latest Unreal Engine features.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of operating within an agile, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Bonus Points

• Traditional animation skills.
• Motion capture experience (directing and clean-up).
• First-person animation experience.
• 'T-shaped' game development skills (e.g., modeling, VFX, lighting, coding).
• Passion for 3rd person action-adventure games and multiplayer games (PvE and PvP).
• Modeling skills.

About Demiurge Studios

Headquartered in Boston, MA, Demiurge Studios is a game development studio with over 20 years of expertise and teams across North America. We are known for our commitment to balanced and sustainable development and foster an amazing, collaborative culture with a deep respect for art. We also provide co-development services to leading game companies, contributing to titles like Marvel Snap, 2XKO, and Teamfight Tactics. We are currently developing our own independent titles, presenting exciting challenges and opportunities for great talent.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Demiurge, we celebrate diversity and believe that diverse perspectives lead to stronger companies and better games. We are committed to creating an equitable, safe, and accessible work environment where all employees can be themselves and do their best work. We value self-reflection, healthy debate, mindful listening, and respect for all opinions and ideas. We denounce hate, discrimination, and racism.

What Demiurge Offers

• Flexible work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick days, holidays, and a studio closure for the last week of December.
• Comprehensive medical benefits (PPO options) starting on your first day.
• Vision and Dental benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401K partial match.
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for lifelong learning.
• Referral bonuses and a bonus plan.
• Access to a vast game library.
• State-of-the-art Boston studio with perks like free snacks and drinks, catered lunches, game nights, ping pong, and Step Mania!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or veteran status. We provide workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

AI in Hiring

We may utilize AI tools to assist in the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Contact us for more information on data processing.