[Hiring] First-Person View Gameplay Animator @NetEase Games

Role Description

Create high-quality first-person and third-person weapon and tactical animations, including:

• Reloads
• Slides
• Vaults
• Weapon inspections
• Other combat-related actions

Ensure realistic feel and smooth gameplay pacing.

Establish quality standards and production guidelines for realistic animation:

• Define asset output specifications
• Coordinate outsourced animation production to maintain consistent styles across multiple characters and weapon types

Collaborate closely with engineers and Technical Animators to:

• Optimize hit reactions
• Enhance camera shake
• Improve physics-driven accessories

Participate in the design of innovative interaction animations, such as:

• Dynamic weapon inspections with different attachments
• Posture variations under different load conditions
• Terrain-adaptive traversal animations

These efforts aim to enrich battlefield experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional 3D animation experience
• At least 3 years on FPS or TPS projects
• Experience shipping realistic military shooters or survival shooters is preferred
• Proficiency with 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 animation systems or comparable engines
• Strong understanding of body mechanics, firearm operation, and tactical movements
• Ability to differentiate weapon handling styles through subtle timing and motion details
• Motion capture experience is a plus
• Familiarity with first-person weapon sway systems
• Experience with procedural animation or implementing facial capture workflows is preferred
• Being a dedicated player of realistic shooters such as Arena Breakout: Infinite, Escape from Tarkov, or similar titles is a plus
• Strong attention to realistic gameplay feel and animation details
• Ability to balance visual quality and runtime performance
• Comfortable with iterative development and repeated polish
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional 3D animation experience
• At least 3 years on FPS or TPS projects
• Experience shipping realistic military shooters or survival shooters is preferred
• Proficiency with 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 animation systems or comparable engines
• Strong understanding of body mechanics, firearm operation, and tactical movements
• Ability to differentiate weapon handling styles through subtle timing and motion details
• Motion capture experience is a plus
• Familiarity with first-person weapon sway systems
• Experience with procedural animation or implementing facial capture workflows is preferred
• Being a dedicated player of realistic shooters such as Arena Breakout: Infinite, Escape from Tarkov, or similar titles is a plus
• Strong attention to realistic gameplay feel and animation details
• Ability to balance visual quality and runtime performance
• Comfortable with iterative development and repeated polish
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset