Senior Gameplay Animator (Locomotion)

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator with a focus on locomotion to join their Boston hub and the team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in gameplay animation development with major contributions to player locomotion.
• Experience on a shipped title with extensive 3Cs mechanics.
• Professional experience developing animation for locomotion in Unreal Engine (or comparable engines), including Animation Blueprints, state machines, animation montages, blend spaces, motion matching, Control Rig, and runtime animation behaviors.
• Proficient in 3D animation skills using Maya, MotionBuilder, or equivalent DCC tools.
• Solid animation fundamentals, including weight, timing, posing, and clarity.
• Ability to author hand-keyed animation and motion capture into compelling performances, refining motion capture to support gameplay dynamics while maintaining the integrity of the source.
• Deep understanding of body mechanics and physics as they relate to believable character movement and locomotion.
• Ability to deliver work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.

Benefits

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental health included).
• Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• Menstrual Leave.