GameplayAnimator(Senior+/Lead)

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