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Senior Game Animator - Project-based cooperation

Keen Software House is seeking a Senior Game Animator for Space Engineers 2, currently in Early Access. This project-based role involves bringing gameplay, character, and cinematic animations to life using the proprietary VRAGE3 engine. The animator will own the full animation pipeline, create and refine character animation sets, and develop cutscene animation systems. This position offers flexibility, ownership, and the chance to significantly impact a technically ambitious sandbox engineering game, with an initial 12-month contract.

We are looking for a top-tier Senior Game Animator to join our team working on <a href="https://2.spaceengineersgame.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Space Engineers 2</a>, currently in Early Access. You’ll work directly with Game Director Marek Rosa to bring gameplay, character, and cinematic animations to life in our proprietary <a href="https://www.keenswh.com/vrage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">VRAGE3</a>engine.We care deeply about how our game feels — animation is not a second-class citizen here. It’s a critical part of gameplay and immersion.This role is fully remote or based in our Prague HQ. We offer flexibility, ownership, and the chance to leave your mark on one of the most technically ambitious sandbox engineering games ever made.Check out our latest gameplay preview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmdTYjQFQWE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Watch the SE2 trailer</a>The collaboration is planned for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend it further as the project requires.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Responsibilities:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Own the full animation pipeline for character gameplay features (e.g. tools like grinder/drill/welder, movement, crouching, jumping, interaction, combat, etc.)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Create and refine character animation sets for both first-person and third-person views, including transitions, idles, reactive states, and locomotion</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Expand and improve character animation logic and integration — e.g., transitions, state handling, and gameplay responsiveness — in close collaboration with gameplay programmers</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Create character animation content (body and facial) for in-game cutscenes and trailers — production and final assembly will be handled by our video editor</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Prototype lean solutions for our cutscene animation system (we are building this from scratch) — then scale up to support many narrative moments and marketing trailers</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Use our in-house tools — VRAGE Editor for animation authoring and the Replay Tool, which allows recording gameplay sessions as one character and replaying them while playing as another, enabling rich multi-character cutscene production</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work closely with the Game Director and Art Lead to ensure animation quality, vision alignment, and fast iteration cycles</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Polish and push the boundaries of what’s possible in our custom engine — animation is expected to elevate the game, not just function</li></ul>Note: This role focuses exclusively on humanoid character animations — not on animating vehicles, ships, or other non-character entities.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What’s already built & what you’ll do:</h3>Space Engineers 2 already includes a wide range of character movement animations:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Walking, running, jetpack navigation</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Tool use animations (grinder, welder, drill)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">First-person and third-person animations fully implemented</li></ul>Your mission will be to expand and enhance what we have:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Create water-specific movement animations</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Add new tools and combat animations (weapons, reactions, etc.)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Improve visual fidelity and timing of current animations to better fit NPC behavior and narrative use</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Help develop full character and facial animation systems for story moments, cutscenes, and trailers</li></ul>You’ll build new content — but also elevate what’s already working to feel smoother, sharper, and more immersive.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Requirements:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">5+ years of professional experience in the game industry</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong experience with animation systems for gameplay characters (not just cinematic or stylized)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrated ability to deliver full animation features — from concept to polished in-game result</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with both body and facial character animation</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Able to rig and skin humanoid characters, including basic facial setups (bone-based or blendshapes)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Not afraid to adjust or create rigs independently when needed — we value generalists who can work without relying on specialists</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Comfortable working with proprietary tools and non-standard pipelines (VRAGE3)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Able to work independently and collaboratively with programmers and designers to develop features</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficient in staging, acting, and technical animation workflows for in-engine scenes</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Fast, pragmatic, and self-driven</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent communication — clear, direct, and solution-oriented</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What we value:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">High animation quality and feel — movement and responsiveness matter immensely to our experience</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Speed, clarity, and ownership — we expect results, not status updates</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Prototyping mindset — test things quickly, iterate fast, and only polish what works</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Direct communication and execution — no politics, no hiding behind blockers, no red tape</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Generalist mindset — we’re a lean team, and the ability to handle both animation and light rigging is highly valued</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What we offer:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Work on the globally successful and beloved sandbox game brand — Space Engineers — with millions of dedicated players</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Fully remote or HQ-based in Prague (Orangerie – <a href="https://oranzerie.cz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">https://oranzerie.cz</a></li></ul>)<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Unlimited home office</li><li class="leading-relaxed">5 weeks vacation + unlimited sick days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Friendly, non-corporate culture</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Incentive system & bonuses</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Company events, breakfasts, workshops, and more</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Dedicated study time</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What we’re looking for:</h3>We’re building a lean, execution-driven team for Space Engineers 2. The right animator for this role will:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with our proprietary engine (VRAGE3) and custom animation + cutscene tools</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Animate gameplay features, character movement, facial performance, and trailers — all inside the game engine</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Own end-to-end character animation production: from design to in-game integration and polish</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Prototype and ship animation systems that will be used across the game’s story and sandbox</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Leverage tools like VRAGE Editor and our Replay Tool to build immersive, flexible in-game scenes</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Be autonomous, results-oriented, and proactive — not dependent on hand-holding or long approval chains</li></ul>If you value autonomy, clarity, and creative problem-solving — and you’re excited to help shape the future of Space Engineers — we’d love to hear from you.

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