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Job description
Principal Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)
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 Principal Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is passionate, self‑motivated, able to assess and articulate in‑game animation systems, experienced and willing to mentor and guide more junior team members, and has a strong understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.
Responsibilities
Execute high‑level animations
Mentor and guide the animation team
Implement in‑game animations, including UE5 integration
Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
Ensure animations align with project standards and 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
7+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring role
Proven experience shipping high‑performance console and/or PC titles
Strong technical knowledge of animation pipelines
Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, and UE5
Experience with motion capture
Strong understanding of animation principles 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
Experience mentoring animators
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Pluses
Experience on sports titles
Appreciation of sports and sports games
Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, or similar production tracking software
Experience with real‑time broadcast presentation
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Location: Culver City, CA
Salary: $71,000.00 – $80,000.00
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Worksite address
beverly hills, CA, 90211, US
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