Animator / Cinematic Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Estoty is seeking a talented Animator / Cinematic Artist to join its game development team in Vilnius, Lithuania. The role involves creating captivating cinematic sequences and trailers to bring game narratives to life. Responsibilities include designing character animations using Blender, integrating animations into the game engine, implementing in-game cinematics and trailers from concept to completion, applying lighting and post-processing effects in Unity, and utilizing storytelling and editing skills for impactful content. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as an Animator or Cinematic Artist, strong English communication skills, a portfolio showcasing animation work, and proficiency in Unity and Blender.
Must have:
  • Past experience as an Animator or Cinematic Artist
  • Good English communication skills
  • Strong portfolio of character/cinematic animation
  • Excellent Unity skills for animation, camera, lighting
  • Proficiency in Blender for modeling, rigging, animation
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively on-site
Good to have:
  • Lithuanian language skills
  • Familiarity with motion capture data integration
  • Passion for video games and interactive storytelling
Perks:
  • Modern office with own cinema
  • Extensive health insurance
  • Personal growth & trainings
  • Free lunch, snacks & drinks
  • Sport activities
  • Experience exchange
  • Fuel card
  • Competitive salary
  • Friendly atmosphere and smooth interpersonal relationships
  • Freedom to generate ideas and realize them
  • Opportunity to contribute to a new mobile game
  • Full-time 09:30-18:00 job position
  • Employee share options scheme

Job Details

Careers at Estoty

Join our talented team of developers to create award-winning games enjoyed by millions around the world.

Animator / Cinematic Artist

Team PC
Vilnius
Full-time (on-site)

Who we are

Estoty, founded in 2012 in Riga, Latvia, expanded with a second studio in Vilnius, Lithuania, in 2014. Today Estoty is known as a creative video game developer with a keen eye for detail, crafting games across all platforms including PC, mobile, and VR.

With a portfolio of over 50 successful titles, Estoty has created global mobile hits such as Johnny Trigger, 2048, and Knife Hit, along with recent successes like Idle Breakers, West Escape, Raptor Evolution, Age of Sails, and My Little Universe. Collectively, Estoty’s games have been downloaded more than 2 billion times, with Johnny Trigger becoming the most downloaded mobile game worldwide in January 2020. This success has empowered Estoty to take on larger-scale projects, expanding its creative vision and pushing the boundaries of gameplay and storytelling.

 

Role

We're searching for a talented and passionate Animator / Cinematic Artist to join our dynamic game development team. In this role, you'll be crucial in bringing our game's narrative to life through captivating and immersive cinematic sequences and trailers. You'll collaborate closely with various teams to craft visually stunning and emotionally resonant moments that significantly enhance the player's experience. 
 

Responsibilities

  • Design and create various character animations with Blender;
     
  • Work closely with designers, artists, and developers to integrate animations into the game engine;
     
  • Design and implement in-game cinematics and trailers from concept to final delivery;
     
  • Implement lighting and post-processing effects in Unity to establish mood, atmosphere, and visual fidelity;
     
  • Apply a deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and editing to create impactful cinematic sequences and promotional content.


Requirements

  • Past experience as an Animator, Cinematic Artist or similar role;
     
  • Good English is a must;
     
  • Solid experience in 3D animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing character and/or cinematic animation;
     
  • Excellent skills in Unity for animation, camera work, and lighting;
     
  • Strong proficiency in Blender for modeling, rigging, and animation;
     
  • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration;
     
  • Ability to work collaboratively on-site in a fast-paced game development environment.

 

Bonus Points for

  • Lithuanian language skills;
     
  • Familiarity with motion capture data integration;
     
  • A strong passion for video games and interactive storytelling.

We offer

  • Friendly atmosphere and smooth interpersonal relationships - this is our core value;
     
  • Freedom to generate ideas and realize them; 
     
  • Opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new mobile game that will be played by hundreds of millions of people around the world;
     
  • Full-time 09:30-18:00 job position at the new Vilnius Business Center U219;
     
  • The chance to participate in the Estoty Vilnius employee share options scheme.

Benefits

  • Modern office with our own cinema

    Modern office with our own cinema

  • Extensive health insurance

    Extensive health insurance

  • Personal growth & trainings

    Personal growth & trainings

  • Free lunch, snacks & drinks

    Free lunch, snacks & drinks

  • Sport activities

    Sport activities

  • Experience exchange

    Experience exchange

  • Fuel card

    Fuel card

  • Competitive salary

    Competitive salary

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We’re always on the lookout for talented professionals to join our team, and will be happy to chat with you even if there’s no open position currently listed.


If you think we’re a good match, and you’re up for the challenge of creating great games together, reach out to us.
 

About us

We are a company that strongly believes in equal opportunities and are passionate about creating an environment that is safe, diverse, and enjoyable.


We’ve got lots of exciting plans for the future and are looking for talented people to join us on our adventure.

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