Senior Gameplay Animator

Flying Wild Hog is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Gameplay Animator to work on AAA projects. The role involves creating high-quality 3D animations for various characters and props, collaborating with programmers and designers on gameplay mechanics, and ensuring consistent style and project deadlines. Candidates should have a strong eye for character and creature motion and a passion for immersive gaming experiences.

Must Have

• Creating 3D animations for humans, animals, monsters, and props
• Delivering high-quality hand-keyed and mocap animations
• Communicating with the Gameplay Animation Lead to ensure a consistent style
• Working closely with programmers and designers to create gameplay mechanics
• Collaborating with production to ensure a high-quality project that meets our deadlines
• At least 5 years of documented experience as a gameplay animator
• Very good knowledge of MotionBuilder
• Skill in animating the human figure to create realistic animations
• Experience in working with motion capture data
• Good communication skills and experience collaborating closely with designers and programmers
• Good understanding of keyframe animation principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to animation creation
• Good understanding of game design principles and how to create animations that support the gameplay
• Comfortable working in a game engine editor
• Proficiency in English

Good to Have

• Good knowledge of Maya
• Experience in animating realistic creatures
• Experience working on a third-person-perspective action game

Perks & Benefits

• Possibility to work 100% remote
• Private medical care (entirely financed by the employer)
• Sports Card (FitProfit card)
• Hog’s Academy - development budget
• Professional mental health support
• Language lessons (Polish and English)
• Flexible working hours (core hours 11:00-16:00)
• Influence on various aspects of the game – the game is being created by the whole team, your opinion counts
• The team consists of experienced veterans, which means huge development
• Working environment based on a strong team spirit and positive energy

We are looking for an experienced, passionate individual with an eye for character and creature motion. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on AAA projects and want to join our team, please send your CV and portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Creating 3D animations for humans, animals, monsters, and props
• Delivering high-quality hand-keyed and mocap animations
• Communicating with the Gameplay Animation Lead to ensure a consistent style
• Working closely with programmers and designers to create gameplay mechanics
• Collaborating with production to ensure a high-quality project that meets our deadlines

Requirements

• At least 5 years of documented experience as a gameplay animator
• Very good knowledge of MotionBuilder
• Skill in animating the human figure to create realistic animations
• Experience in working with motion capture data
• Good communication skills and experience collaborating closely with designers and programmers
• Good understanding of keyframe animation principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to animation creation
• Good understanding of game design principles and how to create animations that support the gameplay
• Comfortable working in a game engine editor (Unreal Engine knowledge is a plus)
• Proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Good knowledge of Maya
• Experience in animating realistic creatures
• Experience working on a third-person-perspective action game

Perks

• Possibility to work 100% remote
• Private medical care (entirely financed by the employer)
• Sports Card (FitProfit card)
• Hog’s Academy - development budget
• Professional mental health support
• Language lessons (Polish and English)
• Flexible working hours (core hours 11:00-16:00)
• Influence on various aspects of the game – the game is being created by the whole team, your opinion counts
• The team consists of experienced veterans, which means huge development
• Working environment based on a strong team spirit and positive energy