Lead Animator (Contract)
Nightdive Studios, Inc.
About this role
Senior animation lead for a sci‑fi remake project using Unreal Engine 5, responsible for defining the overall animation vision and producing key player-facing animations and cinematic sequences. The role works on a lean team, directly managing a small animation group and collaborating across disciplines to preserve the essence of classic games while shipping high-quality animation. This is a full-time contract remote position.
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About Nightdive Studios, Inc.
nightdivestudios.comNightdive Studios is a game developer and publisher that specializes in preserving, restoring, and modernizing classic and "lost" video games. Using their proprietary KEX Engine and archival tooling, they update older titles for modern platforms with widescreen/HD support, improved controls, compatibility fixes, and quality‑of‑life enhancements. Nightdive works with original creators and rights holders to recover source assets, port games to PC and consoles, and republish faithfully restored editions. Their work is aimed at both preservation and letting new audiences experience beloved retro games on current hardware.
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About Nightdive Studios, Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$103k – $137k
per year