Character Performance Animator
Core
Lead the design and execution of performance animation for key story sequences and interactive cinematics, overseeing facial performances, dialogue scenes, and action-driven performances to ensure emotional authenticity and cinematic quality.
Role type
Senior IC character performance animator (cinematic/film)
Builds
Interactive cinematics and key story sequences for games
Domain
Gaming + Film/Animation
Required skills
motion capture data processing, keyframe animation, in-engine performance integration, cinematic language, character acting, emotional storytelling, pipeline optimization, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
industrialized production mindset, experience in film production studios, establishing animation standards, optimizing workflows
Technologies
motion capture, keyframe animation, game engines
Responsibilities
Lead design and execution of performance animation for key story sequences and interactive cinematics; Collaborate with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to establish and maintain production pipelines; Define production guidelines and animation standards for facial performances and character acting; Optimize motion capture and keyframe animation pipelines to solve technical challenges
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC