Senior Animation Programmer - R&D Role

CD Project • vancouver, metro vancouver regional district • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

Elevate character animations as a Senior Animation Programmer in a pioneering R&D role at CD PROJEKT RED, Vancouver. Focus on revolutionary character animations with top-tier technology and collaboration.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in game programming centered around character animation systems. You will lead projects that push the boundaries of animation technology while working with a talented team to develop responsive and realistic character animations that resonate with players.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop advanced systems for character animation and motion
• Collaborate with game designers to improve animation workflows
• Optimize systems for usability and performance across platforms
• Innovate new procedural and physics-based animation techniques
• Mentor and guide junior programming staff on best practices
Requirements:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in animation-focused programming
• Advanced knowledge of C++ a...