Posted 5 months ago
Character Performance Animator
@ NetEase Games
Remote in Canada
Overview
NetEase Games is hiring a Character Performance Animator to lead performance animation for key story sequences and interactive cinematics. The work covers facial performance, dialogue scenes and action-driven sequences, built on motion capture and keyframe pipelines.
Responsibilities:
- Lead performance animation for key story sequences and cinematics
- Set production guidelines for facial and dialogue animation
- Collaborate with Art, Design and Engineering teams
- Optimize motion capture and keyframe pipelines
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years as animation director or performance animator
- Portfolio showing action and subtle dramatic performance
- Motion capture and keyframe animation proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in animation or film preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Animation, Film, Directing, Digital Media Arts |
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NetEase Games
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NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan. We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint. NetEase Games works with other industry leaders and premium intellectual property holders to co-develop, distribute and market video games and content to players globally. Since our founding in 2001, we have developed or published hundreds of mobile, console and PC video games.
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NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan. We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint. NetEase Games works with other industry…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Guangzhou, Guangdong |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Computer GamesInteractive Mediaand Pan-entertainment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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About NetEase Games:
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.
NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and execution of performance animation for key story sequences and interactive cinematics, overseeing facial performances, dialogue scenes, and action-driven performances to ensure emotional authenticity and cinematic quality.
Collaborate closely with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to establish and maintain production pipelines and quality standards for performance animation, ensuring consistency in character emotions and visual storytelling.
Define production guidelines and animation standards for facial performances, dialogue scenes, and character acting, driving scalable and efficient content creation workflows while continuously improving quality and productivity.
Leverage experience from the film and game industries to optimize motion capture and keyframe animation pipelines, solve technical challenges, and enhance the overall quality and expressiveness of character performances.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Animation, Film, Directing, Digital Media Arts, or related disciplines preferred.
3+ years of experience as an Animation Director, Action Director, Performance Animator, or related role in the film or game industry. Candidates must provide portfolio examples demonstrating both action-oriented and subtle dramatic performances.
Deep understanding of cinematic language, character acting, and emotional storytelling. Ability to independently deliver high-quality performances ranging from facial animation and dialogue scenes to action-driven sequences.
Proficiency in motion capture data processing, keyframe animation, and in-engine performance integration. Ability to solve technical challenges throughout the animation production pipeline.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to drive production standards and pipeline execution.
Strong industrialized production mindset. Experience establishing animation standards, optimizing workflows, and improving team-wide delivery quality is highly preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. Prior experience in film production studios or cinematic teams is a plus.
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