Gameplay Animation Outsource Animator

Gameplay animation and vendor coordination define this Outsource Support Animator role at Respawn for Apex Legends. Support readable, responsive motion across production milestones.

This animator combines hands-on gameplay work with external development coordination for a live-service game. You will block and prototype motion, refine vendor animation, and coordinate feedback, briefs, deliverables, and approvals. The work spans keyframe animation, motion capture, engine integration, and production documentation.

• Block gameplay animations to establish timing, weight, and design intent
• Co-direct motion capture sessions with Animation Directors and Gameplay teams
• Review and integrate vendor keyframe and mocap cleanup work
• Track milestones, revisions, risks, and approval cycles
• Validate animation assets and resolve integration issues across teams

• 2+ years of professional game animation experience
• Strong blocking, gameplay timing, and polish skills
• Experience working directly with outsourced animation teams
• Strong knowledge of Maya and motion capture workflows
• Familiarity with engine integration pipelines and Jira

Apply gameplay animation, Maya, motion capture, and vendor coordination skills to Apex Legends production at Respawn.