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3D Character Animator

5 Days ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming seeks a passionate 3D Character Animator for a groundbreaking AAA game project. Responsibilities include creating in-game character animations, hard surface animation, working with motion capture, rigging and skinning, implementing animations in the game engine, lip syncing, cutscene and camera animation. Collaboration with artists and producers is key. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of game or film animation experience, proficiency in Maya, and game engine experience. Technical skills and a creative vision are essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years animation experience
  • Proficiency in Maya
  • Game engine experience
  • Motion capture data experience
  • Basic rigging skills
Good to have:
  • AAA title experience
  • Advanced rigging skills
  • Python scripting
  • Drawing/Illustration
  • Camera work
  • Modeling skills
  • Storyboarding skills
Perks:
  • 21+ days annual leave
  • Additional paid time off
  • Sick Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Career development opportunities
  • English Language courses
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Onsite canteen
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

We’re excited to launch a groundbreaking AAA game project and are looking for a passionate, creative 3D Character Animator to join our talented team. Our goal is to deliver a unique, high-octane, modern, and intense gaming experience in a familiar style.

As an animator on our team, you will breathe life into the characters who are heroes with narrative depth and unique traits. Beyond that, you will handle simple rigging tasks, import and manage characters and animations in the game engine, and collaborate closely with character artists, project producer, lead animator, and concept artists.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your creative vision to the characters while aligning with the project’s overall vision - but without being limited by it.

If you love animation, are passionate about games and game engines, and aren't afraid of technical challenges (within your field), you’re the perfect fit for us!

What will you do?

  • Create and support in-game character animations
  • Work on hard surface animation
  • Work with motion capture (Mocap)
  • Rigging and skinning characters, vehicles and props
  • Implement animations in the game engine
  • Lip sync animation
  • Cutscene animation
  • Camera animation

What are we looking for?

  • 3+ years of experience as an animator in games or filming
  • Strong understanding and application of animation principles
  • Proficiency in Maya
  • Experience working with game engines
  • Ability to work with motion capture data
  • Experience with dynamic simulations
  • Basic rigging skills
  • Fluent English

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Released AAA title
  • Advanced rigging skills
  • Scripting (Python)
  • Drawing/Illustration
  • Camera work
  • Modeling skills
  • Storyboarding skills

Work mode

Hybrid (4 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

  • 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) 
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 
  • Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
  • Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
  • Company events, Social Clubs
  • Seniority Awards  
  • Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward 
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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About The Company

Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.


But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.


So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special. 

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