Senior/Principal Gameplay Animator

1 Year ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Wild Hog is looking for a passionate animator to bring games to life in Unreal Engine 5. The role involves creating 3D animations for various characters and props, delivering high-quality animations, and collaborating with programmers and designers to create gameplay mechanics. The animator will ensure a consistent animation style, meet deadlines, and contribute to high-quality projects. The goal is to create enjoyable games. The candidate will work closely with the Gameplay Animation Lead and production to ensure project success.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of documented experience as a gameplay animator
  • Knowledge of 3D packages, preferably Maya
  • Skill in animating the human figure realistically
  • Experience working with motion capture data
  • Good communication skills for collaboration
  • Understanding of keyframe animation principles
  • Understanding of game design principles
  • Comfortable working in a game engine editor
  • Proficiency in English
Good to have:
  • Good knowledge of MotionBuilder
  • Experience in animating realistic creatures
  • Experience working on third-person action games
Perks:
  • Decide how you work: office, hybrid, or remote
  • Private medical care and sports card
  • Opportunities for development through Hogs Academy
  • Professional mental health support
  • Language lessons in Polish and English
  • Flexible working hours
  • Impact on game development
  • Team support and shared knowledge
  • Join a strong, harmonious team

Job Details

WHO WE ARE

Flying Wild Hog: where gaming is our second nature and adventure is our middle name!

We're not your typical game developers. We're passionate gamers turned creators, crafting worlds that'll blow your socks off! 

From "Hard Reset" to "Shadow Warrior" and "Evil West," we live for heart-pounding action and immersive experiences. But we're not stopping there!

We're gamers at heart and know the gaming community is our lifeblood. So, whether you're a pro or a casual player, join us for a wild ride through gaming heaven. With Flying Wild Hog, you're in for a gaming adventure! 

 

WHAT YOU WILL TELL YOUR FRIENDS YOU DO

“My goal is to make our games so enjoyable that you won't be able to put them down.”

YOUR ROLE

Flying Wild Hog, a leading game development studio, is looking for a passionate animator with an eye for character and creature motion to join our team and help bring our games to life in Unreal Engine 5.

 

YOUR DAILY TASK

  • Creating 3D animations for humans, animals, monsters, and props
  • Delivering high-quality hand-keyed and mocap derived 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

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 5 years of documented experience as a gameplay animator
  • Very good knowledge of any 3D package (Maya preferably)

  • Skill in animating the human figure to create realistic animations

  • Experience working with motion capture data

  • Good communication skills and experience collaborating closely with designers and programmers

  • Good understanding of keyframe animation’s 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 MotionBuilder
  • Experience in animating realistic creatures
  • Experience working on a third-person-perspective action game

 

IF YOU JOIN US

  • Decide how you work, from the office, hybrid or remote

  • You can enjoy private medical care (fully financed by the employer) and a sports card (FitProfit card)

  • You  can develop further by joining the Hogs Academy 

  • You can count on professional mental health support

  •  You will benefit from language lessons (Polish and English)

  • Freely plan your working hours - core hours 11:00-16:00

  • You will have a real impact on various aspects of the game. We create games together, and your opinion is important to us

  • You can depend on team support and shared knowledge

  • You will  join a strong, harmonious team and people with positive energy

 

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About The Company

Founded in 2009 in Warsaw, Poland, independent game studio Flying Wild Hog’s name evokes the same core feeling as its acclaimed catalogue of titles — action-packed, fast-paced, and wholeheartedly unique.

We thrive when we are able to push our creative boundaries.

Our games: 

- Shadow Warrior 2 (PC released on Oct 13th 2016, PS4 / Xbox One released on May 25th 2017)

- JUJU (PC / PS3 / XBox360 released on Dec 10th 2014)

- Shadow Warrior (PC released on Sep 26th 2013, PS4 / Xbox One released on Oct 21th 2014)

- Hard Reset Redux (PC / PS4 / Xbox One released in June 2016)

- Hard Reset: Exile DLC (PC released in April 2012)

- Hard Reset (PC released in September 2011)

We are always looking for talented people!

                                                                          

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