Animator

Hazelight is seeking an Animator to create expressive, high-quality animations for their next story-driven co-op game. The role involves crafting polished animations using motion capture and hand-keyed techniques for gameplay and cutscenes, collaborating with other departments, and implementing animations into Unreal Engine 5 to ensure an immersive player experience.

Must Have

• Create polished animations using a mix of motion capture data and hand-keyed animation for both gameplay and cutscenes.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and take ownership of specific gameplay systems and cutscene elements.
• Implement animations into Unreal Engine 5 to ensure a seamless and immersive player experience.
• Skilled in one or more 3D software applications, with expertise in MotionBuilder preferred.
• Solid understanding of animation implementation in game engines, including animation state machines.
• Strong grasp of animation principles and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Genuine enthusiasm for video games and a commitment to enhancing animation quality.

Good to Have

• Hands-on motion capture experience.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and scripting.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with animation in the games industry.

At Hazelight, we create award-winning, story-driven co-op games that push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. From A Way Out to It Takes Two, and now our latest project, Split Fiction, we’ve built a reputation for crafting emotional, cinematic experiences filled with humor, heart, and gameplay-driven narratives.

We’re looking for an Animator to join our team and help shape our next game with expressive, high-quality animations!

Your Responsibilities

As an Animator at Hazelight, you will:

• Create polished animations using a mix of motion capture data and hand-keyed animation for both gameplay and cutscenes.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and take ownership of specific gameplay systems and cutscene elements.
• Implement animations into Unreal Engine 5 to ensure a seamless and immersive player experience.

Experience & Skills We Value

• 3D software proficiency: Skilled in one or more 3D software applications, with expertise in MotionBuilder preferred.
• Technical know-how: Solid understanding of animation implementation in game engines, including animation state machines.
• Animation expertise: Strong grasp of animation principles and attention to detail.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Passion for games: Genuine enthusiasm for video games and a commitment to enhancing animation quality.

Bonus Points For

• Hands-on motion capture experience.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and scripting.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with animation in the games industry.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit:

• An introduction letter expressing your interest and fit for the role.
• A CV detailing your relevant experience and skills.
• A link to your showreel/portfolio showcasing your best work.

As part of our recruitment process, selected candidates may be invited to complete a practical work test.

Join us at Hazelight and help craft unforgettable games in a collaborative, creative environment.

About Hazelight

Hazelight, founded by film director Josef Fares, emerged in late 2014 with the core team behind the award-winning game "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons." Known for innovation, Hazelight developed "A Way Out" from 2015 to 2018, marking the first-ever co-op-only third-person action-adventure. The studio has since grown in both team members and a steadfast passion for creating groundbreaking gaming experiences.

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