[Bluehole Studio] Animator (Lead

About the role

Bluehole Studio operates as a game production studio that opened a new chapter in MMORPG development. The studio aims to deliver enjoyment and emotional impact to a global audience. The industry evolves quickly, requiring constant advancement to meet diverse user expectations. Individual effort alone cannot fully address these demands. To respond rapidly and lead market changes, Bluehole Studio fosters internal talent exchange and collaboration.

This page presents a specific role within that structure, focused on a new shooter project using the PUBG IP. The position operates from the Pangyo location and follows a full-time engagement model. The annual compensation range is 35 to 40 million KRW.

You will define the motion language for the PUBG IP shooter project while safeguarding animation quality across all layers. Your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to live operations. You will work with global partners while respecting cultural expectations and maintaining consistent delivery standards.

Core Responsibilities

You will establish animation direction and quality benchmarks for the entire project scope. This involves designing character movement, timing, and responsiveness to enhance gameplay feel and player satisfaction. You will lead combat, traversal, and interaction animations across all gameplay systems and sequences.

Implementation will occur in collaboration with design, engineering, and technical art teams to ensure correct system behavior. You will review work from both internal teams and external vendors, providing actionable feedback to foster iterative improvement. Further duties include improving animation pipelines, state machine logic, and blending setups to boost stability and artist efficiency.

Performance consciousness is central to this role. You will manage animation creation and optimization decisions with target platform requirements in mind. Coordination with partners will ensure alignment on content delivery, milestone commitments, and integration schedules.

Essential Qualifications

You must define clear animation intent and quality metrics for every assigned feature. A strong foundation in character movement, combat, and interaction implementation is required. You should possess years of experience implementing these elements within a game engine.

The ability to work effectively with design, programming, and technical art constraints is mandatory. Clear communication in both written and verbal form with diverse global stakeholders is essential.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience with live service shooters and cross-platform considerations is valued. Familiarity with the PUBG IP, Unity engine, and related animation tools will be advantageous.

Please confirm all details on the official application page. This document outlines key facts and duties without adding new information or altering original constraints.

What you'll do

• Define the motion language and animation quality standards for the PUBG IP shooter project.
• Oversee the full animation lifecycle from initial concept design through live operations and updates.
• Establish character movement, timing, and responsiveness to improve gameplay feel and player satisfaction.
• Lead the creation of combat, traversal, and interaction animations across all gameplay systems and sequences.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and technical art teams to ensure correct system implementation and behavior.
• Review animation work from internal teams and external vendors to provide actionable feedback for iterative improvement.
• Enhance animation pipelines, state machine logic, and blending setups to increase stability and artist efficiency.
• Make performance-conscious decisions regarding animation creation and optimization for target platform requirements.
• Coordinate with global partners to align on content delivery, milestone commitments, and integration schedules.
• Respect cultural expectations while maintaining consistent delivery standards for a global audience.

Requirements

• You must define clear animation intent and quality metrics for every assigned feature.
• You must possess a strong foundation in character movement, combat, and interaction implementation.
• You must have years of experience implementing these elements within a game engine.
• You must be able to work effectively with design, programming, and technical art constraints.
• Clear communication in both written and verbal form with diverse global stakeholders is essential.
• You must be able to operate within the collaborative and fast-paced environment of a developing shooter.
• You must understand the importance of maintaining animation quality across all layers of production.
• You must be capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines without compromising on quality or standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with live service shooters and cross-platform considerations is valued.
• Familiarity with the PUBG IP, Unity engine, and related animation tools will be advantageous.

About the company

Bluehole Studio builds online worlds where players test and refine shared experiences. The team works across design, engineering, and production, treating every role as development. They respond quickly to shifts in player expectations and the wider market. The focus is on sustaining long term projects while welcoming feedback and iterating on gameplay fundamentals.

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