Mid-Level/Senior Animator

The role

This role is open to remote work for those located in the United States and Canada. This role will work primarily on Pacific Time Zone (PST) business hours and requires regular collaboration with Korean-speaking teams; fluency in both English and Korean is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design character movement, timing, and responsiveness to enhance a consistent gameplay experience.
• Build gameplay animation workflows for combat, locomotion, and interaction.
• Collaborate with Design, Programming, and TA to ensure animations function correctly within game systems.
• Review animation work from team members and outsource artists and provide specific feedback.
• Improve animation production pipelines and systems including state machines and blending systems.
• Maintain animation production with performance and optimization in mind.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience for mid-level/5+ years' experience for senior level in game development or equivalent relevant experience, with at least 1 shipped game.
• A strong understanding of character animation pipelines.
• A deep understanding of core animation principles including timing, weight, and rhythm.
• Professional experience with animation workflows in Unreal Engine or Unity-based engines.
• A deep understanding of state machines, blending, and root motion systems.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines.
• Ability to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with regular ability to meet in the evenings (5-8pm PT) for international collaboration.
• Ability to travel internationally 1-3 times a year for business purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and Korean strongly preferred.
• Animation experience across a variety of genres (action, shooter, RPG, etc.).
• Experience working on combat-focused or character-control-heavy games.
• Experience utilizing and cleaning motion capture data.
• Understanding of rigging and technical animation.
• Experience designing state machines and animation systems.
• Experience working on games developed across multiple countries.
• Multi-platform (PC & Console) development experience.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being

About the role

PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. The studio is located in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding, innovative educational institutions. PUBG Madison has been named a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026 for our positive, strong company culture.