Second Dinner

Senior Animator, Unannounced Super Fun Video Game (Contract)

Second Dinner (US Remote) · Senior

No sponsorship$60k-$70kDetected 25 days ago

Unreal EngineCommunication

About the role

Animation is the primary focus of this role.
Our characters need to feel compelling when viewed up close through facial expressions, acting, personality, and charm, while also feeling responsive, readable, and satisfying during gameplay.
Much of the team's coordination happens asynchronously, so success requires clear written communication, proactive updates, and the ability to make progress without waiting for meetings or direction.

Create high-quality character, gameplay, and combat animation.
Create responsive, readable, and satisfying gameplay animation that supports combat and player feedback.
Implement, iterate on, and polish animation directly in Unreal Engine.
Work closely with Design and Engineering to improve gameplay feel, responsiveness, readability, and player experience.
Occasionally collaborate with external art partners to review deliverables, communicate feedback, and maintain quality standards.
Own animation as a discipline from concept through final implementation.

Strong understanding of character acting, facial expression, appeal, timing, and physicality.
Strong understanding of gameplay readability, responsiveness, combat feel, and player feedback.
Experience implementing animation content in Unreal Engine.
Comfort working directly in-engine to solve problems and iterate on content.

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