Gameplay Animation Outsource Animator

Position: Gameplay Animation Outsource Support 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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
Requirements:
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.