3D Character Animator

Job Overview

We’re excited to launch a groundbreaking AAA game project and are looking for a passionate, creative 3D Character Animator to join our talented team. Our goal is to deliver a unique, high-octane, modern, and intense gaming experience in a familiar style.

As an animator on our team, you will breathe life into the characters who are heroes with narrative depth and unique traits. Beyond that, you will handle simple rigging tasks, import and manage characters and animations in the game engine, and collaborate closely with character artists, project producer, lead animator, and concept artists.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your creative vision to the characters while aligning with the project’s overall vision - but without being limited by it.

If you love animation, are passionate about games and game engines, and aren't afraid of technical challenges (within your field), you’re the perfect fit for us!

What will you do?

• Create and support in-game character animations
• Work on hard surface animation
• Work with motion capture (Mocap)
• Rigging and skinning characters, vehicles and props
• Implement animations in the game engine
• Lip sync animation
• Cutscene animation
• Camera animation

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience as an animator in games or filming
• Strong understanding and application of animation principles
• Proficiency in Maya
• Experience working with game engines
• Ability to work with motion capture data
• Experience with dynamic simulations
• Basic rigging skills
• Fluent English

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Released AAA title
• Advanced rigging skills
• Scripting (Python)
• Drawing/Illustration
• Camera work
• Modeling skills
• Storyboarding skills

Work mode

Hybrid (4 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) 
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 
• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Hellenic Bank benefits
• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
• Personal Gaming Account 
• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Company events, Social Clubs
• Seniority Awards  
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward 

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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