Senior Gameplay Animator, Player

26 Minutes ago • All levels
Gameplay

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team for Project: The Witcher 4. You will collaborate with Gameplay Designers, Programmers, and Technical Animators to create lifelike and immersive animations for playable characters. Responsibilities include planning and crafting animation sets that enhance gameplay and align with the game’s vision, using tools like MotionBuilder, Autodesk Maya, and Unreal Engine. This role requires strong animation and technical skills to bring the Player to life in a dynamic, creative environment.
Good To Have:
  • Basic knowledge of Python and the ability to read scripts or C++ code.
Must Have:
  • Deliver in-game animations using MotionBuilder, Autodesk Maya, and Unreal Engine.
  • Plan, prepare, and direct motion capture sessions.
  • Establish and maintain animation asset creation workflows and organizational structures.
  • Plan and co-develop Player-related animation systems, including MotionMatching Systems.
  • Strong experience with motion capture data and key-frame animation.
  • Solid understanding of animation principles and body mechanics.
  • Production proven game experience with at least one title released.
  • Good grasp and understanding of gameplay design.
  • Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine animation and gameplay-related systems.
Perks:
  • Relocation package (flight, company apartment, pet/family relocation, shipping).
  • Relocation assistance (legalization, tax settlements).
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees and partners.
  • Paid Leave (20-26 days holiday, paid sick leave).
  • Private medical healthcare with dental care and rehabilitation.
  • Life insurance and pension plans.
  • Annual cancer prevention screenings.
  • Free mental health support (psychological and psychiatrist care).
  • Sports card access.
  • Menstrual leave (one extra day off).
  • RED Parents Network (childcare benefits, family events).
  • RED Summer Camp for Kids (company-paid program).
  • Welcome pack with goodies.
  • Trainings, lectures, courses, knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, medical packages, vouchers.
  • Gifts for newborn rebels and cool swag.
  • Dog-friendly office.
  • Regular social events.
  • Onsite canteens with healthy selections.
  • Truly international working environment.
  • Electric car charging points and green zones on campus.
  • Bicycle space, repair equipment, and showers.
  • Onsite gym with climbing wall, Gym Assistant, yoga/boxing classes.
  • No dress-code.

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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Gameplay Designers, Programmers, and Technical Animators to create lifelike and immersive animations for playable character. You’ll be responsible for planning and crafting animation sets that bring our Player to life, enhancing gameplay and aligning with the game’s overall vision. If you’re passionate about games and excited to contribute to a dynamic, creative environment alongside industry veterans, we’d love to hear from you!

Daily responsibilities

  • Delivering in-game animations using MotionBuilder, Autodesk Maya, and Unreal Engine as the main art creation and implementation tools.
  • Planning, preparing, and directing motion capture sessions.
  • Establishing and maintaining animation asset creation workflows, folders, naming conventions and other engine-related organizational structures.
  • Planning and co-developing multiple Player-related animation systems, including MotionMatching Systems, animation graphs, procedural animation setups, and engine-specific auxiliary data such as notification and synchronization events, and additional data settings files.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with motion capture data and key-frame animation.
  • Both Technical and Artistically oriented.
  • Solid understanding of animation principles and body mechanics.
  • Production proven game experience with at least one title released.
  • Good grasp and understanding of gameplay design.
  • Strong knowledge of the latest Unreal Engine animation and gameplay-related systems.
  • Very good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Python and the ability to read scripts or C++ code will be a plus.
  • Fluent English.

Additional Information

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

  • Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and 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 per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
  • Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
  • Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
  • Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
  • Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
  • RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
  • RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
  • Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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 — ​​canteens.
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
  • Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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