3D Animator, Middle

5 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Room 8 Studio seeks a talented Mid-level 3D Animator with 3+ years of experience in game animation. Responsibilities include creating 3D animations for characters, environments, and props; rigging and skinning characters; developing animation technical guidelines; collaborating with designers and programmers; implementing animations in Unreal Engine 5; and optimizing for performance. The ideal candidate possesses advanced proficiency in 3D animation software and game engines, experience with motion capture, and strong understanding of camera animation and facial animation. Mentoring junior animators and effective communication are also key.
Must have:
  • 3+ years gameplay animation experience
  • Advanced 3D animation software proficiency
  • Motion capture data experience
  • Strong camera, cinematic & facial animation understanding
  • Ability to design animation systems
  • Gameplay animation portfolio
Good to have:
  • Skinning and basic rigging skills
  • Facial animation & lip-syncing knowledge
  • Unity or Unreal Engine familiarity
  • Unreal Engine animation systems knowledge (Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, Sequencer, Metahumans)
Perks:
  • Competitive financial reward
  • Professional trainings and conferences
  • Internal mentorship
  • English courses
  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Culture of diversity & inclusion

Job Details

Next great challenge is coming:

Room 8 Studio is looking for talented 3D animators with experience in the game industry, excellent technical skills, and a passion for exciting projects. If you are eager to animate games by your work and create complex thoughtful animation, our team is waiting for you!

Superpowers
you have are

  • 3+ years of experience in gameplay animation or related fields;
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D animation software and game engines;
  • Experience with motion capture data, including editing and cleanup;
  • Strong understanding of camera animation, cinematic framing, and facial animation;
  • Ability to design animation systems in collaboration with gameplay team members.
  • Knowledge of auto-rig frameworks like mGear or Advanced Skeleton;
  • A portfolio showcasing a range of gameplay animations, both hand-keyed and motion capture;
  • Work closely with game designers to ensure animations enhance gameplay responsiveness and immersion.
  • Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback;
  • A responsible approach to work;
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively;
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset to work in dynamic, creative environments;
  • Intermediate+ English level (written and spoken) for seamless collaboration and documentation.

You’re a rockstar
if you have

  • Skinning and basic rigging skills;
  • Knowledge of facial animation and lip-syncing processes;
  • Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, including a basic understanding of animation state machines;
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine animation systems (Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, Sequencer, Metahumans).

As a part of Room 8
studio, you will

  • Create 3D animation for games (characters, environment, props, etc.);
  • Create a rig/skin for characters;
  • Create technical guidelines for animation;
  • Arrange strong and smooth teamwork with artists and project managers;
  • Collaborate with game designers, programmers, and other animators to develop and refine character movement, combat, and interaction animations;
  • Implement animations directly into Unreal Engine 5, utilizing its advanced tools and features to ensure seamless integration and performance;
  • Optimize animations for performance and memory, ensuring they run smoothly on target platforms.

Join Us.
get even more!

  • competitive financial reward (yes, we are fair enough);
  • challenges to raise your XPs score (professional trainings and conferences, internal mentorship, English courses);
  • health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave;
  • culture of diversity & inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents;
  • community of people who understand your game passion.

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