Senior Gameplay Animator, Creatures

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an exceptional, talented and experienced Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team. The person in this position will be responsible for creatures and humanoids animation.
Gameplay Animators in our company work very closely with Gameplay Designers, Programmers, and Animation TDs, so technical and implementation knowledge is crucial.
Gameplay Animators work both with keyframe animation and mocap data, depending on the subject. If mocap is required, the Animator will be responsible for directing the actor on site at our facilities.

Daily responsibilities

• Creating high quality animation assets with low turnover time.
• Solving everyday problems, reporting issues to the team lead.
• Give feedback to the rigging department based on the animation needs for each character.
• Follow the animation pipeline and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation in Unreal Engine.
• Working with both keyframe and mocap data.
• Directing the actor on site when needed.

• At least 5 years of documented experience in video game animation.
• At least a shipped AAA title.
• Very good knowledge of Maya, and Motion Builder as a plus.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience in animation of bipedal / quadruped characters and other organic and inorganic forms.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with game designers, animation  programmers and riggers.
• Outstanding creativity and a very strong commitment to the project.
• Passion for games, and be updated on the current game releases.
• Preferred experience working at the motion capture stage and directing an actor.

Working mode

• Working primarily from the Warsaw office in a full in-office or hybrid mode.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

• Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
• Car and bike parking spaces.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

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