Mid/Junior Animator (3-month FTC)

2 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Black Shamrock seeks a Junior/Mid-level Animator for a 3-month contract to contribute to their AAA game project. Responsibilities include realistic motion capture cleanup in Maya, implementing animations in Unreal Engine 5.5, collaborating on fluid character movements, applying motion matching techniques, and working with other teams to maintain quality. The ideal candidate possesses experience with motion capture cleanup in Maya, familiarity with Unreal Engine 5.5 and motion matching, and a strong animation portfolio. Experience with MotionBuilder is a plus. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional animation pipeline within a fast-paced, creative environment.
Must have:
  • Motion capture cleanup in Maya
  • Unreal Engine 5.5 experience
  • Motion matching understanding
  • Strong animation portfolio
Good to have:
  • MotionBuilder experience
Perks:
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan
  • Pension scheme
  • Global training & development
  • Relocation support

Job Details

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About Us:
Black Shamrock – A Virtuos Studio is at the forefront of creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. We are currently working on an exciting AAA game and are seeking a talented Junior/Mid-level Animator to join our team on a temporary contract basis to help bring our vision to life.

About the Position:
We are looking for a motivated Junior/Mid-level Animator to join our team at Black Shamrock for an exciting opportunity. As part of our dynamic animation team, you will play an important role in bringing our AAA game project to life by assisting with realistic motion capture cleanup in Maya and implementing animations in Unreal Engine 5.5. You will collaborate closely with our talented animators to ensure a seamless, immersive gaming experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional animation pipeline, while contributing to high-quality character movements and gameplay animation. If you're passionate about animation and eager to grow in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to build your skills and contribute to a cutting-edge game project.

Responsibilities

  • Perform realistic motion capture cleanup in Maya to ensure high-quality animations.
  • Collaborate with the animation team to create fluid and believable character movements.
  • Implement animations in Unreal Engine 5.5, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
  • Apply motion matching techniques within Unreal Engine to enhance character responsiveness and realism.
  • Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to maintain consistency and quality across all animated elements.
  • Participate in review and feedback sessions on animation work, ensuring it meets the project's standards and vision.
  • Utilize MotionBuilder for advanced animation techniques (nice to have).

Qualifications

  • Experience with motion capture cleanup using Maya (internships or academic experience is acceptable).
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5.5 and basic understanding of motion matching.
  • Experience with MotionBuilder is a plus.
  • A portfolio showcasing your animation skills and previous work.
  • A strong desire to grow and develop in the field of animation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high- quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
About Our Team
Black Shamrock was founded in 2016 and acquired by the Virtuos Group in 2017. The studio is Ireland’s largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative, and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.
Our in-house and full-service capabilities include narrative, game, sound and level design, animation, art, rigging, engineering, and graphics, to name a few areas our skilled team members work on. At Black Shamrock, we take pride in helping put Dublin on the world map as the birthplace of award-winning AAA games.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
• Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
• Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive company healthcare plan
• Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
• Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
• Subsidised leave
• Relocation support
• Taxsaver plans
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1116
  • Posting Date 03/28/2025, 02:09 PM
  • Locations Ireland, Dublin (Remote)
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-BSD #LI-RE1

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