Senior Gameplay Animator / Animation Consultant

Elysium Game Studio is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator / Animation Consultant to help elevate our animation quality to top-tier AAA standards. We need an expert with a sharp eye for realistic body posture, precise movement flow, and natural finger poses. Our animations must feel fluid, believable, and organic – no stiff, blocky, or janky motions.

This isn’t just another game – Neo Berlin 2087 is a unique fusion of cinematic storytelling, deep gameplay, and cutting-edge visuals. We’re looking for someone who can bring motion to life with a level of realism and impact that matches our ambition.

Your Role:

• Detect and refine animation issues with precision: Unnatural body posture? Stiff weight shifts? Incorrect limb rotations? You see it immediately. Legs too far apart, shoulders too high, elbows or knees pointing the wrong way? You fix it. Does the movement feel weighty and grounded, or robotic and awkward? You make it right.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback: It’s not just about spotting the flaws – you know exactly how to improve them and make animations feel natural, responsive, and immersive.
• Hands-on animation refinement: If needed, you step in and adjust poses directly in Maya to demonstrate the correct flow and motion.
• Gather or create high-quality reference material: You understand the importance of real-world physics, motion capture, and fine-tuned keyframing – and know how to apply them effectively.
• Work efficiently with our team: You balance quality with production speed, ensuring top-tier animations without unnecessary bottlenecks.

What You Bring to the Table:

• AAA experience is a must – if you haven’t worked on major productions, this role isn’t for you.
• A razor-sharp eye for detail – you instantly recognize when: Limb placement is off, Joint rotations look unnatural, Hand and finger poses feel robotic or movement lacks weight and fluidity
• Expertise in animation pipelines: Whether it’s mocap cleanup, keyframe refinement, or in-engine implementation, you know how to make animations feel seamless.
• Maya and Unreal Engine experience: You’re comfortable tweaking animations in industry-standard tools to get the best possible result.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills: You don’t just critique – you provide concrete solutions that help the team execute faster and better.

Why Work With Us?

• We don’t just do standard locomotion. You’ll work on combat, shooting, different weapon animations, Takedowns, melee combat, and both Third- and First-Person animations – giving you variety and creative challenges.
• We are AAA veterans and experienced game developers with infinite passion for gameplay and storytelling. We strive for narrative depth, gameplay innovation, and top-tier quality in everything we create.
• Neo Berlin 2087 isn’t just another game – we’re pushing for a cinematic, immersive experience with stunning visuals and deep gameplay.
• Our team has years of experience in Unreal Engine 5, creating high-end visuals and outstanding character detail.
• You’ll have a direct impact on how the game feels – not just fixing animations, but actively shaping their quality and execution.
• Join us on this exciting journey. If you’re passionate about crafting top-level gameplay animations that feel truly alive, we want to hear from you!