Refactor Games
Senior Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)
Refactor Games, Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
Senior Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)
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Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.
About the Job We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self‑motivated, able to assess and articulate in‑game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.
You’ll Work On
Execute high‑level animations
Execute in‑game animations, including UE5 implementation
Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Requirements
5+ years of professional experience
Proven experience shipping high‑performance console and/or PC titles
Strong technical knowledge
Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5
Experience with motion capture
Strong understanding of animation principals and approaches
Experience collaborating with technical teams and developing/refining animation systems in UE5
Experience with both in‑game animation and cinematic presentation animation
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplines
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Pluses
Experience on sports titles
Appreciation of sports and sports games
Experience mentoring animators
Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking software
Experience with real‑time broadcast presentation
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Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.
About the Job We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self‑motivated, able to assess and articulate in‑game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.
You’ll Work On
Execute high‑level animations
Execute in‑game animations, including UE5 implementation
Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Requirements
5+ years of professional experience
Proven experience shipping high‑performance console and/or PC titles
Strong technical knowledge
Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5
Experience with motion capture
Strong understanding of animation principals and approaches
Experience collaborating with technical teams and developing/refining animation systems in UE5
Experience with both in‑game animation and cinematic presentation animation
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplines
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Pluses
Experience on sports titles
Appreciation of sports and sports games
Experience mentoring animators
Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking software
Experience with real‑time broadcast presentation
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Refactor Games by 2x
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