Senior Viewmodel Animator (Apex Legends)

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You will help establish and realise high-quality first-person animations that bring our gameplay to life.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver powerful, memorable first-person animation performances from initial blockout to final polish, with style and personality.
• Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
• Share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help elevate the quality bar.
• Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.
• Help to establish efficient pipelines and procedures across the animation teams.
• Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• A strong understanding of video game animation development.
• Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya.
• Experience with first-person weapons/behaviours.
• Experience working closely with other domains – especially Designers, Engineers, and Artists.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $114,300 - $156,200 CAD (British Columbia) or $127,700 - $190,600 USD (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, sick time, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plan.