Animator

Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Animation Production * Create high-quality keyframe and/or motion capture animations for characters, creatures, vehicles, and gameplay systems. * Develop expressive and believable movement that supports gameplay responsiveness and narrative goals. * Produce polished animation cycles including locomotion, combat, traversal, facial animation, cinematic performances, and interactive sequences. * Maintain consistency of animation style, quality, and performance across the project. * Implement and refine animations within game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity. * Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues related to rigging, blending, state machines, and gameplay integration. Creative Collaboration * Collaborate closely with design, engineering, cinematic, audio, and art teams to achieve gameplay and storytelling objectives. * Participate in creative reviews, sprint planning, and milestone deliverables. * Contribute ideas to improve animation pipelines, workflows, and player experience. * Work with technical artists and programmers to ensure animations meet engine and performance requirements. Technical & Pipeline Responsibilities * Optimize animation assets for runtime performance and memory constraints. * Assist with m