Gameplay Animator

About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role: Position: Gameplay Animator Location: Vancouver, BC Summary: Are you a Gameplay Animator with a passion for creating seamless, high-quality animation experiences in AAA games ? We’re looking for a skilled professional to join our team and work on an exciting first-party gaming project You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and animators to develop real-time animation systems using Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) . You’ll contribute to creating animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions , ensuring both animation quality and gameplay responsiveness. Roles and Responsibilities : Design and implement animation blueprints, state machines, and runtime solutions Work with engineers and leads to create animation behavior tools for complex movement systems Troubleshoot and resolve in-game animation issues Support the animation team with technical animation challenges Improve the animation pipeline and workflow for greater efficiency Requirements : 3 years of experience in AAA video game development, working with real-time animation systems Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (UE5) and animation blueprints Strong understanding of animation graphs, state machines, IK, and control rigs Python scripting experience is a plus Ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and communicate effectively Passion for the gaming industry and a deep understanding of industry trends Salary Range: $ 93000 - 100000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk