[NineB/Orion] Animator (2+ years)

KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies. This role is for an Animator on PROJECT ORION, an open-world survival game developed on PC using Unreal Engine 5. The team is looking for a professional animator skilled in Unreal Engine 5 animation technology, especially Control Rig/IK and procedural animation.

Must Have

• Excellent understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, timing, and spacing
• Proficiency in major 3D programs like Blender
• Experience in animation implementation and workflow in Unreal Engine 4/5
• Practical knowledge of Unreal Engine animation systems (Blueprint, State Machine, Blend Tree)
• Understanding of basic character rigging and skinning

Good to Have

• Experience with Unreal Engine's Control Rig for setup and animating, or advanced IK system implementation
• Experience developing or applying procedural animation techniques (e.g., physics-based movement, algorithm-based motion generation)
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in complex animation systems

Introducing Our Team (Project)

PROJECT ORION

PC / UE5 / OPEN-WORLD SURVIVAL

※ This position will initially be part of KRAFTON HQ and is scheduled to transition to a new legal entity within the first half of 2026.

Introducing the Mission You'll Undertake with Our Team

We are looking for a professional animator capable of handling animation technology based on Unreal Engine 5. In particular, applicants with Control Rig/IK and Procedural Animation skills are highly preferred.

• High-Quality Animation Production and Engine Implementation: Port animations created in 3D DCC tools like Blender to Unreal Engine 5 and apply them to final gameplay using the engine's animation system.
• Technical Animation System Construction: Contribute to optimizing animation pipelines and solving technical issues, and build animation systems using Unreal Engine's Animation Blueprint, Control Rig, Sequencer, etc.
• Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Collaborate with artists and engineers to technically resolve complex animation requirements and provide technical feedback.
• Procedural/IK Solution Implementation: Make robot movements more realistic and interactive using IK systems or Procedural Animation techniques.

We'd like to grow with someone who has these experiences! (Required Qualifications)

• Animation Fundamentals: Excellent understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, timing, and spacing.
• DCC Tool Proficiency: Ability to use major 3D programs like Blender.
• Unreal Engine Experience: Essential experience in animation implementation and workflow in Unreal Engine 4/5 environment. Practical knowledge of Unreal Engine animation systems such as Animation Blueprint, State Machine, Blend Tree.
• Rigging: Understanding of basic character rigging and skinning.

If you have these experiences, you are the one we are looking for! (Preferred Qualifications)

• Control Rig/IK Technology: Experience with Unreal Engine's Control Rig for setup and animating, or advanced IK system implementation.
• Procedural Animation: Experience developing or applying procedural animation techniques (e.g., physics-based movement, algorithm-based motion generation).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in complex animation systems.

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To join KRAFTON's challenge, the following recruitment process is required.

• Application Review > Pre-Interview (Phone Interview) > *Job Test (Pre-Test) > Job Interview (Technical Fit Interview) > Comprehensive Interview (Culture Fit Interview) > Academic/Career Verification, Reference Check > Compensation Negotiation > Final Offer and Onboarding
• This process may vary depending on the position.
• Details of each stage will be provided individually.
• Additional job tests or interview stages may be added if necessary, and details will be provided individually.
• Recruitment results will be sent to the email address provided in the application within 2 weeks. If there is a delay due to internal schedules, a separate notification will be sent.
• This announcement is for ongoing recruitment and may close early if an excellent candidate is hired.

Please check the required documents!

• Application form (free format), career description, portfolio (required)
• For new graduates, please focus on your self-introduction; for experienced professionals, please focus on your career description.
• When attaching a portfolio, please check the information below.

Work Location

• Yeoksam Centerfield East Tower

Employment Type

• Full-time (However, the employment type may change based on the candidate's compensation negotiation results)