3D Animator (Mid-Senior Level)

1 Month ago • 3-6 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Magic Media seeks a talented Mid-Senior Level 3D Animator to collaborate on AAA game projects. Responsibilities include creating high-quality game animations, working with design speed metrics, developing locomotion and combat animations, utilizing motion capture, animating creatures, creating cinematic cutscenes, and collaborating with other teams. Requires strong knowledge of body mechanics, experience with mocap pipelines, proficiency in Maya/MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine experience, and fluency in Russian. The role offers a permanently remote position, opportunities for skill improvement, career growth, and a collaborative environment.
Must have:
  • High-quality game animation
  • Mocap pipeline experience
  • Proficiency in Maya/MotionBuilder
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Body mechanics understanding
  • Fluency in Russian
Good to have:
  • Animbot and scripting experience
Perks:
  • Remote position
  • Skill improvement opportunities
  • Career growth
  • Collaborative environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Ongoing training

Job Details

Description

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a talented and experienced 3D Animator (Mid-Senior Level) to join our team and collaborate on AAA projects. 

Responsibilities:

  • Create high-quality game animations with a strong understanding of body mechanics and character behavior.
  • Work with designer speed metrics to ensure animations align with gameplay requirements.
  • Develop fluid and dynamic locomotion systems, combat animations (melee & ranged), attack sequences, finishers, and enemy reactions.
  • Utilize motion capture (mocap) as a base for animation, performing retiming, refining key poses, and adapting movements to meet project-specific needs.
  • Animate animals and creatures with realistic motion and behavior.
  • Create expressive acting animations for cinematic cutscenes, delivering emotional and immersive storytelling.
  • Work closely with animators, designers, and technical teams to maintain animation quality and consistency.
  • Utilize Animbot and custom scripts to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of body mechanics, weight distribution, and timing in animation.
  • Experience working with motion capture (mocap) pipelines, including cleanup and enhancement.
  • Proficiency in Maya, MotionBuilder, or similar 3D animation software.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and custom animation engines.
  • Ability to create both gameplay and cinematic animations with a focus on realism.
  • Understanding of combat mechanics and game animation pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Animbot and animation scripting for workflow optimization.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and take direction effectively.
  • Fluency in Russian is required, as collaboration with Russian-speaking team members is essential.

Benefits

  • Permanently remote position.
  • An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
  • Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
  • Career growth and development.
  • Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

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