At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.
ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine.
We are looking for a passionate Animation Lead with proven experience in the full AAA production pipeline, from rapid prototyping to delivering polished, optimized final animations. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the game's look and feel by creating a variety of character and creature animations that set both visual and technical benchmarks. As the Lead, you'll guide, mentor, and support the Animation team by reviewing work and providing feedback on both technical and artistic aspects. Your positive, adaptable mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and proactive approach will help foster a supportive and inspiring team culture, empowering artists to deliver their best work.
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Priority consideration will be given to candidates local to the Bellevue, WA area or those open to relocating and occasionally working onsite.
Please note that the pay range listed in this job posting reflects the full salary range for this position. While we provide this range to offer transparency, our target hiring range typically falls between the minimum and the midpoint, allowing for growth potential within the role.
Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. When determining an offer amount, many things are taken into consideration such as qualifications, experience, internal equity and work location. We strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation packages to all our employees.
This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.
Don’t meet every single requirement on this job post? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ArenaNet, we believe diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and backgrounds make us a better team – we celebrate it. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
