Senior Gameplay Animator

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. If getting in on the ground floor of this awesome effort sounds exciting, we'd love to see you apply! 

Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding educational institutions. Home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison is a hub for innovation and learning, offering top-notch public and private schools.  This family-friendly, progressive community has low crime rates and a strong commitment to sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery and affordable cost of living. ||Don’t think you’re ready to make the move to Wisconsin? We’re also fully committed to support remote work for this position.|| 

The Person We’re Looking For: 

We're looking for an experienced Gameplay Animator to join our growing team. As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you’ll be expected to create high fidelity 1st person and 3rd person animations. Knowledge of real-life weaponry and how they operate is a must. 

A deep passion for gameplay that both looks and feels great is necessary to help create best in class Viewmodel animation. If this sounds like you, come help us achieve what’s next for PUBG! 

Responsibilities: 

• Create high-fidelity player animations using both hand-key and motion capture techniques  
• Implement animations in Unreal 
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve gameplay that look and feel top notch 
• Help define and improve DCC and game engine animation pipeline 
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving animation issues 
• Provide feedback, share knowledge and give advice to other animators 
• Actively advance skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages 

A Typical Day May Include: 

• Attend a cross-discipline stand-up with other developers 
• Author and implement animations 
• Fix bugs and improve systems 
• Participate in studio-wide play tests 
• Discuss ideas, improvements, or issues with other animators, designers, artists and engineers 
• Provide feedback to other animators 

Qualifications: 

• 5-8+ years professional game development experience 
• At least 1 shipped title 
• Experience in Unreal Technology 
• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech 
• Extensive experience animating in Maya 
• Excellent hand-key animation skills 
• Contribute and be part of a highly creative team, giving and receiving feedback 
• Ability to mentor less senior animation staff 
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other disciplines and departments 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Extensive knowledge of modern weaponry and how they operate 

What we offer: 

• A highly competitive total compensation package   
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care 
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance     
• Generous benefits include 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually    
• “As needed” sick days to prioritize your well-being    
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements 
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility 
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff 
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture 
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being 

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

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