Senior Gameplay Animator (NPC)
Boston, MA, United States
Posted 1 month ago
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full-time
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$95,000 - $174,000 USD annually
Job Summary
Shape the immersive world of Cyberpunk 2 as a Senior Gameplay Animator, crafting high-quality NPC and player combat and locomotion animations. Join CD PROJEKT RED in Boston to contribute to a revolutionary, story-driven RPG and elevate the player experience.
About this job
CD PROJEKT RED seeks a Senior Gameplay Animator focused on NPCs for Cyberpunk 2 in Boston. This individual contributor role involves creating high-quality player and NPC combat and locomotion animations, from previsualization to in-engine implementation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver grounded, believable character performances and help set quality standards for the overall combat experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in gameplay animation development with at least 1 title shipped.
- Professional experience developing animation in Unreal Engine (or an equivalent real-time game engine).
- Deep animation fundamentals, including weight, timing, posing, and clarity.
- Ability to author hand-keyed animation and motion capture into compelling performances.
- Proficient in 3D animation skills using Maya, MotionBuilder, or equivalent DCC tools.
- Experience with blending dynamic, hand-keyed moments with captured motion, and enhancing mo-cap for greater appeal without degrading the source.
- Thorough understanding of body mechanics and physics as they relate to believable character movement and combat.
- Capability to self-manage, estimate task scope, and make responsible decisions about time and priorities.
Benefits & Perks
- Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental health included).
- Paid leave - 26 days of holiday for every team member per year
- No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual Leave.
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
- Merch - regular chances to nab some cool swag!
- Access to the cafeteria platform.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
- Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
- Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
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