Senior 3D Gameplay Character Animator

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • 3D Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior 3D Gameplay Character Animator to join our team in developing a large-scale open-world MMORPG for PC and consoles. GS STUDIO is a European game development studio with a history of creating diverse games and applications since 2011. As a Senior Animator, you will create strong, clear 3D character gameplay animations using Maya, integrating and verifying them within Unreal Engine. Your work will involve stylized realistic keyframe animation for bipedal, quadruped, custom, creature, and imaginative characters. You will collaborate with the Lead Animator, resolve technical and artistic animation issues, participate in playtests, and proactively learn new methods. The role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with an interest in experimentation and a deep understanding of character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette, along with anatomy and caricature. You'll be responsible for updating animation sequences with relative animation tags in Unreal Engine.
Must have:
  • Expert proficiency in Maya animation
  • Proficient with HIK HumanIK system and custom rigs
  • Outstanding demo reel with character/creature/gameplay systems
  • 6+ years of game animation experience
  • At least one shipped game
  • Experience with Unreal Engine or comparable engine
  • Understanding of character skin and HIK Maya Rig
  • Familiarity with Jira Time tracking & Animation Tracker (Excel)
  • Ability to meet project timelines
  • Understanding of character performance, form, gesture, silhouette
  • Understanding of anatomy and caricature
  • Experience with Character state networks / Blendtrees / montages
Good to have:
  • Mel / Python scripting knowledge
Perks:
  • Remote work from any location globally
  • Flexible hours
  • 8-hour workday
  • Salary based on experience
  • Regular salary reviews
  • Paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays
  • Transparent, friendly team environment
  • No micromanagement
  • Valued creativity and implemented ideas

Job Details

We’re looking for a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to join us on an ambitious journey — developing a large-scale open-world MMORPG for PC and consoles, powered by cutting-edge technologies and brought to life by a passionate international team of industry veterans.About us
GS STUDIO is a European game development studio. Our company has been developing games and applications since 2011. We work with partners from Europe, Canada, and the USA.We started as a small team of indie Flash game developers, and now we are a solid studio of game development veterans. We love games and know almost everything about them. We are developing high-quality products of varying complexity, such as MMORPG, AR / VR games, and applications.

Requirements

  • Expert level proficiency in Maya animation package.
  • Proficient with HIK HumanIK system and custom rigs.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
  • Outstanding demo reel demonstrating experience working with character/creature/gameplay systems.
  • 6+ years of experience animating video games.
  • At least one shipped game.
  • Experience working within Unreal Engine or a Comparable engine.
  • An Understanding of creating Character Skin, HIK Maya Rig.
  • Jira Time tracking & Animation Tracker (Excel) of all tasks throughout the animation pipeline.
  • Meet project timelines and production schedules.
  • Understanding of character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette in regard to player character.
  • Understanding of anatomy and caricature.
  • Experience and understanding of Character state networks / Blendtree’s and montages

Responsibilities

  • Create strong / Clear 3d Character Gameplay animations with instruction and feedback from the Lead Animator.
  • Heavily stylised realistic Keyframe animation
  • Animations will require Bipedal / Quadruped / Custom / Creature / Imagination.
  • Integrate and verify your own Animations via (Unreal Engine).
  • Identify and help resolve technical and artistic issues related to animation.
  • Be involved in regular group playtests.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with an interest to experiment and learn new methods/practices.
  • Updating Animation Sequences with Relative Animation Tags (Unreal).

Nice to have

  • Mel / Python scripting knowledge

Working conditions

  • Remote work from any location globally, with flexible hours.
  • 8-hour workday tailored to your personal routine.
  • Salary based on experience, with regular reviews to stay competitive.
  • Benefits include paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays.
  • Work in a transparent, friendly team with no micromanagement.
  • Your creativity is valued, and your ideas will be implemented in our collaborative environment.

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