FPS 1P View Gameplay Animator

The role

This person will create high-quality first-person and third-person weapon and tactical animations. They will establish production guidelines and collaborate with engineers to optimize combat feedback and immersion.

What you will do

• Create high-quality first-person and third-person weapon and tactical animations.
• Establish quality standards and production guidelines for realistic animation.
• Define asset output specifications and coordinate outsourced animation production.
• Collaborate with engineers and Technical Animators to optimize hit reactions, camera shake, and physics-driven accessories.
• Participate in the design of innovative interaction animations.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional 3D animation experience.
• At least 3 years on FPS or TPS projects.
• 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.
• Familiarity with first-person weapon sway systems.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping realistic military shooters or survival shooters
• Motion capture experience
• Experience with procedural animation or implementing facial capture workflows
• Being a dedicated player of realistic shooters such as Arena Breakout: Infinite, Escape from Tarkov, or similar titles

About the company

NetEase, Inc. is a leading internet technology company based in China that develops and operates mobile and PC games. The company provides premium online services centered around content creation.