Mid/Junior Animator (3-month FTC)

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.

• 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).

• 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.