We are seeking a talented and passionate 3D Animator to join our dynamic game development team. 

You will be responsible for bringing our characters, creatures, and worlds to life. Working closely with our art, design, and engineering teams, you will create compelling, high-quality animations that define the player experience in our upcoming online games. If you have a strong understanding of motion, a passion for storytelling through movement, and a love for gaming, we want to see your work!

What You'll Do

• Create and implement high-quality, key-framed 3D animations for characters, creatures, weapons, and environmental objects.
• Develop animation sets including combat moves, locomotion (walking, running, jumping), idle cycles, and expressive emotes.
• Collaborate with concept artists and character modelers to ensure models are designed for optimal animation.
• Rig and skin characters and props, creating intuitive and efficient animation rigs.
• Integrate animations into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and work with programmers to ensure they are implemented correctly for gameplay.
• Refine and polish animations based on team feedback and playtesting to achieve the perfect feel and visual impact.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience in 3D animation, preferably within the video game industry.
• A strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing a variety of high-quality, game-ready animations (character performance, combat, and locomotion are a must).
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Solid experience with character rigging and skinning.
• A deep understanding of core animation principles like timing, weight, spacing, and appeal.
• Experience working with real-time game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with motion capture (mocap) pipelines and data cleanup.
• Skills in creating 2D/3D visual effects (VFX) for in-game abilities.
• A passion for online multiplayer games (MMOs, MOBAs, Shooters, etc.).