Lead Gameplay Animator
Striking Distance Studios
About this role
Striking Distance Studios is seeking a Lead Gameplay Animator to create and refine character movement and interactions for a new Unreal Engine 5 game. The role involves leading an animation team, collaborating with design and engineering teams, and ensuring responsive, high-quality gameplay animation.
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About Striking Distance Studios
sds.comStriking Distance Studios is a game development studio focused on single-player, story-driven survival horror experiences. The team is developing its debut title, The Callisto Protocol, a narrative survival-horror game set in a prison colony on Jupiter’s moon Callisto. The studio maintains locations in San Ramon, California and Zaragoza, Spain and shares news and career opportunities through its website and social channels.
Recent company news
IMDbThe Callisto Protocol Now Has An Official Craft Beer
3 weeks ago
WN HubGlen Schofield: The Callisto Protocol was successful, with sales reaching 6-7 million copies
Aug 20, 2025
GamesIndustry.bizStriking Distance Studios lays off unknown number of staff
Mar 3, 2025
IGNDead Space Co-Creator Glen Schofield Leaves The Callisto Protocol's Striking Distance Studios
Sep 20, 2023
Game DeveloperCallisto Protocol dev Striking Distance Studios hit with layoffs
Aug 2, 2023
About Striking Distance Studios
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
$120k – $166k
per year