Expert Animator – FPS

BulletFarm

. Own the vision, quality, and execution of first-person animation systems throughout development .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in first-person animation, including the creation and integration of high-quality animations within Unreal Engine 5. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish animation standards and optimize workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

First-Person Animation ExpertiseUnreal Engine Animation SystemsAnimation Blueprint DevelopmentRigging and Asset PreparationCollaboration with Design and Engineering

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Hard Skills

First-Person AnimationAnimation BlueprintsBlend SpacesState MachinesControl RigSequencerRiggingAnimation ImplementationProcedural Animation SolutionsLayered Animation Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Provide FeedbackCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5AI Tools for Animation

Industry Keywords

AAA GamesAA GamesGameplay AnimationAnimation StandardsAnimation Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, quality, and execution of first-person animation systems throughout development
Create high-quality first-person animations for weapons, abilities, locomotion, interactions, and gameplay systems
Collaborate with Gameplay Design and Engineering to support responsiveness, readability, and player feedback
Develop and maintain animation blueprints, state machines, Control Rig solutions, and gameplay animation systems within Unreal Engine 5
Create and refine procedural and layered animation solutions
Build, maintain, and optimize first-person animation pipelines and workflows
Rig and prepare first-person assets for animation and engine implementation
Integrate animations efficiently into gameplay systems with Technical Art and Engineering
Review, direct, and provide feedback to external animation vendors and contract animators
Establish animation standards, documentation, and best practices
Collaborate with leadership to define animation priorities, schedules, and quality benchmarks
Support cinematic and scripted gameplay animation needs when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of animation experience, including shipped AAA or AA FPS credits in a Senior Animator, Lead Animator, Principal Animator, Expert Animator, or equivalent role
Expert-level proficiency in first-person animation: weapons, hands, locomotion, interactions, and player abilities
Deep understanding of first-person gameplay feel, responsiveness, and player feedback principles
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine animation systems, including Animation Blueprints, Blend Spaces, State Machines, Control Rig, and Sequencer
Strong animation fundamentals: timing, weight, posing, anticipation, and readability
Experience rigging and preparing first-person assets for production use
Strong understanding of animation implementation and integration within game engines
Ability to collaborate effectively with Design, Engineering, Technical Art, and Production teams
Experience reviewing and directing the work of external animation partners
Active engagement with AI tools relevant to animation, including AI-assisted rigging, cleanup workflows, or reference tooling
Comfort with AI in the animation pipeline
Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, actionable feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible paid time off
Remote-first work from anywhere in the US or Canada
Opportunity to influence the studio and its operations at an early stage
Broad technical ownership from day one
Work with cutting-edge UE5 technology
Project targeting PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S