(Associate/Mid-Level/Senior) 3D Animator

Company: Gunfire Games
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: What We Do: At Gunfire Games , we’re passionate about creating unforgettable worlds and player experiences. With a legacy that includes Darksiders 3, the Remnant series, and Chronos , we’re driven by what’s next in game development. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and pushing our craft to the highest level. We’re looking for talented animators at all experience levels who love games, have a strong eye for detail, and are always striving to improve their work. We are currently seeking a 3D Animator (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior) to support our current and future titles. In this role, you’ll work closely with designers and the technical team using 3ds Max and Unreal Engine to bring characters and worlds to life. What You’ll Do: Create High-Quality Character Animations Develop animations that express character personality and align with the creative vision set by the Creative Director and Art Director. Demonstrate Strong Animation Fundamentals Apply expert knowledge of posing, timing, spacing, and weight to create believable motion. Push Animation Quality Continuously refine your work and contribute ideas to improve animation quality and pipelines. Problem Solve & Optimize Help identify and resolve animation workflow and implementation challenges in-engine. Collaborate Across Teams Work closely with designers, engineers, and artists to ensure animations integrate smoothly in Unreal Engine. Grow by Level Associate: Learn pipelines, take feedback, and build production-ready animations. Mid-Level: Own animation tasks, collaborate cross-functionally, and improve workflows. Senior: Drive animation quality, mentor teammates, and contribute to creative and technical direction. Who You Are: Associate Level: 1–3 years of professional or equivalent experience (internships, personal projects, shipped indie titles) Strong understanding of animation principles Experience using 3D animation software (preferably 3ds Max) Passion for games and animation Willingness to learn and receive feedback Mid-Level: 3–5 years of professional game industry experience Proven experience creating hand-keyed character animations Experience working with motion capture Comfortable working with custom rigs Strong time management and task ownership Senior: 5 years of professional experience Shipped game titles Advanced character animation expertise Experience mentoring or leading animation initiatives Strong pipeline and problem-solving skills All Levels Should Have Excellent communication and collaboration skills A strong portfolio showcasing past or current work Strong knowledge of animation fundamentals Experience working with custom character rigs Experience with hand-keyed animation Familiarity with motion capture pipelines Ability to work in 3ds Max using proprietary tools Understanding of technical limitations of game engines and consoles Flexibility to iterate and work under pressure Ability to estimate task timelines accurately Strong work ethic and team-first attitude Bonus XP (Not required, but we’d be excited if you bring some of these to the table!) Extensive experience with Unreal Engine Cinematic animation experience Character and prop rigging experience Knowledge of industry trends and best practices Pay range: $60,000 - $135,000 please note that base pay offered will be based on candidate’s skills, experience, and other professional considerations. Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. Gunfire Games LLC participates in E-Verify. All new hires are required to complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form and provide documentation to confirm their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Requirements:

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