3D Animator, Senior

3 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Animation

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Job Description

Room 8 Studio is hiring a Senior 3D Animator with 5+ years of experience in gameplay animation, at least one shipped title, and expert proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder. Responsibilities include creating 3D animation for games (characters, environments, props), rigging/skinning characters, developing animation guidelines, leading animation development, collaborating with other teams, implementing animations in Unreal Engine 5, optimizing for performance, and mentoring junior animators. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of anatomy, body language, and experience with motion capture data and various custom character rig solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years gameplay animation experience
  • Expert in Maya & MotionBuilder
  • Motion capture data experience
  • In-depth anatomy & body language knowledge
  • Experience with custom character rigs
  • Leadership & mentorship abilities
  • High-quality animation portfolio
  • Unreal Engine 5 experience
Good to have:
  • Motion Matching
  • Metahuman pipeline & facial animation
  • Unity Engine knowledge
  • Experience with animation tools/scripts (Python, MEL)
Perks:
  • Competitive financial reward
  • Professional trainings & conferences
  • Internal mentorship
  • English courses
  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation & sick leave
  • Culture of diversity & inclusion

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

  • 5+ years of experience in gameplay animation, with at least one shipped title;
  • Expert proficiency in industry-standard animation software and tools, including Maya and MotionBuilder;
  • Extensive experience working with motion capture data and familiarity with HIK mocap workflow;
  • In-depth knowledge of human and animal anatomy, body language, and emotions;
  • Experience in animating with various custom character rig solutions and auto-rig frameworks like mGear and Advanced Skeleton;
  • Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring teams of animators;
  • A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay animations and cinematic work;
  • 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

  • Motion Matching Knowledge;
  • Metahuman pipeline and facial animation;
  • Both Unity and Unreal engine knowledge;
  • Experience in writing or overseeing the development of animation tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to improve workflows.

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;
  • Lead the development of high-quality animations that align with the artistic vision and technical requirements of the project;
  • 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;
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior animators, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate the team’s overall skill level.

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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