or apply directly on Mob Entertainment's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Mob Entertainment's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Mob Entertainment's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Mob Entertainment
- high 5 stale, 1 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Mob Entertainment's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Mob Entertainment.
About this role
As a Contract Game Animator at Mob Entertainment, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations for characters and gameplay mechanics in their indie horror game, "Poppy Playtime." You will collaborate with a team of animators and other departments, manage your deliverables, and refine animation processes to enhance productivity. The role requires a strong understanding of animation principles and the ability to produce compelling animations that align with the game's style.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Mob Entertainment as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience animating in Autodesk Maya
- Ability to match the style and quality bar for a project through consistently high-quality animation
- Strong understanding of body mechanics
- A keen eye for performance and weight
- Experience with creature animation (bipedal and quadrupedal)
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; able to work collaboratively and inspire a team environment
Nice to have
- Experience implementing animation directly into a game engine
- Experience with animation blend trees and node-based animation editors in a commercial or proprietary game engine
What you get
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- sick time
- holidays
Worth weighing
- Salary range varies significantly by location; ensure your expectations align with the listed ranges.
- Animation test might be required, which could be time-consuming.
- The role is contract-based, which may affect job security and benefits compared to full-time positions.
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Listed by Mob Entertainment on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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