Senior Gameplay Animator
SkydanceAustin, Texas, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States • Santa Monica, California, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
120000 - 135000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 that produces high-quality feature films, television series, and interactive experiences, including VR games. Its film slate includes blockbuster franchises such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Terminator, while its television arm delivers Emmy-nominated shows on Netflix, Amazon, and other platforms. The company’s interactive division creates immersive VR titles, most recently the story-driven shooter Archangel, and its animation partnership with Ilion Studios expands its creative reach. Skydance’s blend of blockbuster storytelling, cross-platform innovation, and a culture of collaboration makes it a compelling destination for talent seeking to shape next-generation entertainment.
Job Description
Skydance Games is creating the future of interactive entertainment across platforms and genres. We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our core team developing a high-quality AAA single-player story-driven action-adventure game. The role requires deep expertise in gameplay animation and the ability to guide a distributed team of external animators.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in gameplay animation, including third-person action-adventure titles
- Shipped 2+ AAA titles as a gameplay animator
- Experience mentoring and/or leading other animators
- Experience with advanced animation systems and root motion
- Ability to push innovation and fidelity in gameplay animation and mechanics
- Passion for creating cinematic and realistic content
- Experience developing in a real-time environment (Unreal)
- Rapid prototyping and quick iteration
- Strong time management and long-term planning skills
