Character Performance Animator

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of performance animation for key story sequences and interactive cinematics
• Oversee facial performances, dialogue scenes, and action-driven performances to ensure emotional authenticity
• Collaborate with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to maintain production pipelines and quality standards
• Define production guidelines and animation standards for facial performances and character acting
• Optimize motion capture and keyframe animation pipelines to enhance character expressiveness

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Animation Director, Action Director, or Performance Animator in film or games
• Portfolio demonstrating both action-oriented and subtle dramatic performances
• Deep understanding of cinematic language, character acting, and emotional storytelling
• Proficiency in motion capture data processing, keyframe animation, and in-engine integration
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Industrialized production mindset with experience optimizing workflows
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film, Directing, Digital Media Arts, or related field preferred

About the Company

NetEase, Inc. is a leading internet technology company that develops and operates popular mobile and PC games globally, providing premium online services centered around content creation.