Senior Animator (m/f/d)

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Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.

Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

As an Animator with welevel, your expertise will transform static models into dynamic characters and environments that breathe life into the mesmerizing world of SolidRiver.

Responsibilities

Create realistic, dynamic character and creature animations including combat sequences and NPC interactions

Collaborate with Game Designers and Technical Artists on seamless integration with gameplay mechanics

Utilize motion capture and AI technology to enhance animation efficiency and realism

Create and refine animations in Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig and Sequencer

Refine animations through iterative feedback to meet project goals

Develop and maintain rigs and animation libraries for workflow efficiency

Stay current with industry trends in animation, rigging, motion capture, and AI technologies

Requirements

3+ years of animation experience on AAA third-person games

Passion for survival RPGs and city-builders

Experience with Unreal animation tools like Sequencer and Control Rig

Experience working with motion capture data

Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany

Valid EU work authorization

What we offer

The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.

A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

A central Munich location.

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