Senior Gameplay Animator
Wolcen Studio · Design · Senior · 21d ago
Open to candidates across EU.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
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Open to candidates across EU.
“Please be mindful that we take into consideration only candidates based within European Economical rea.”
- Async-first
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- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will create diverse character animations from scratch and manipulate mocap data to elevate the gameplay experience. You will collaborate closely with the Animation Director, game designers, and programmers to own animation features from concept to final in-engine implementation, debugging, and polish across projects including Wolcen 2 and Gods, Death, and Reapers.
What you'll do
- Create diverse and compelling character animations to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Develop animations from scratch or manipulate mocap data for in-game animation.
- Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, animators, game designers, and programmers to align on quality and gameplay intentions.
- Own animation features from concept to final implementation, including prototyping, iteration, integration, debugging, and polish.
- Anticipate production and technical risks and communicate them early to relevant stakeholders.
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience as an Animator in the video game industry.
- Proficiency in Maya and Unreal Engine 5.
- Deep understanding of body mechanics and aesthetics.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills with adaptability to change.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
About Wolcen Studio
Wolcen Studio is an independent video game developer known for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, currently expanding its portfolio with Wolcen 2 and Gods, Death, and Reapers.
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