Velan Studios
Gaming
GameplayAnimator(Senior+/Lead)
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“Gameplay Animator (Senior+/Lead) at Velan Studios. Skills: Gameplay animation, Body mechanics, Engine competency, Animation systems, State machines. Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.. Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances.”
Industry & Context.
Solve tricky gameplay challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of professional experience animating for games, with a focus on gameplay., A standout demo reel that shows clear body mechanics, timing, and personality., Expert in Maya or equivalent 3D animation software., Hands-on experience working in-engine, with focus on general state machine structures., Proactive and self-directed, with a good sense of when to explore and when to get things done., Able to effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design., Deeply curious and passionate about creating responsive, character forward animation that makes gameplay feel amazing.
Nice to Have
Experience leading small animation teams or driving animation direction, Reel should include game or engine captures of your animations in gameplay context., Familiarity with motion matching, procedural animation, or other modern runtime techniques., Generalist skills in modeling, rigging, or related areas., A passion for game design and how animation supports player feedback, pacing, and readability, Experience with motion capture., Basic scripting or tool-building experience (Python, MEL, or similar) to streamline workflows or prototype ideas.
What You'll Do.
Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive
solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.
Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process
from rough prototypes to polished game performances.
Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency
including animation systems
state machines and other procedural animation techniques.
Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas
solve tricky gameplay challenges
and push what’s possible through animation.
Document tools and workflows.
Mentor other animators
Champion animation across the studio — always pushing for clarity
and that breath of life within every press of a button.
Project Lead role based on project
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Actively collaborating with artists, engineers and designers to develop amazing gameplay feel.; Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what’s possible through animation.; Able to effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design.
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design.
Process & Methodology
Project Lead role based on project, Leads champion best practices that relate to their area of expertise but also represent all aspects of it in interdisciplinary discussions regarding scope, planning, tools, features and team updates., Leads may also be part of hiring and mentoring of any additional artists that might be needed within their field to accomplish project goals in a timely manner and to a high level of quality., Leads may also be expected to help assess their performance and aid in their career development.
Full Job Description
At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, Hot Wheels Rift Rally, Midnight Murder Club as well as the VR game Bounce Arcade, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time. We are looking for a **Senior Gameplay Animator** with the experience and passion to drive our gameplay mechanics to the next level. You’ll play a key role in defining how our characters move, respond and feel, crafting animation that’s both expressive and tightly integrated with gameplay. You should be equally comfortable working in a small, fast-paced prototyping team as you are creating polished, production-quality animation for larger projects. You will be actively collaborating with artists, engineers and designers to develop amazing gameplay feel. And your passion for bringing characters to life should only be matched by your love of diving into engine to bring all your animations together for an unforgettable gameplay experience. **Senior Gameplay Animator Responsibilities** * Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing. * Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances. * Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency, including animation systems, state machines and other procedural animation techniques. * Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what’s possible through animation. * Document tools and workflows. * Mentor other animators, offering feedback, gu
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