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 skilled 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.

📌 Gameplay Animation Outsource Support Animator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Hellagoodaudio
📍 Winnipeg