Character Animator

4 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Worlds, a remote-first game studio, seeks a Character Animator to create first-person and third-person character animations adhering to Unreal Engine's control rig. Responsibilities include establishing the animation pipeline and collaborating with Unreal programmers. Essential experience involves animating game-ready first-person arms and hands. The ideal candidate thrives in independent work environments with minimal oversight. Worlds offers rapid career advancement, innovative projects, and a flexible remote-first culture.
Must have:
  • Experience animating game-ready first-person arms and hands
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine control rig
  • Ability to work independently
Perks:
  • Accelerated Promotion Cycle
  • Innovation-Driven Environment
  • Remote-First Culture

Job Details

About Worlds

Worlds is a new remote-first studio from former veterans of Epic Games.

Founded in 2022 and backed by Griffin Gaming Partners (investors in Scopely, Marvel Snap, Frostgiant), we're pushing the limits of Unreal Engine to create PC titles defined by novel mechanics and graphical excellence.

Responsibilities

- Create First Person and Third Person character animations that adhere to Unreal Engine control rig

- Establish animation pipeline and manage handoff with Unreal programmers

Requirements

- You have experience animating game ready first-person arms and hands

- You excel at working independently, without excessive structure or oversight

What We Offer:

  • Accelerated Promotion Cycle: Successful employees advance and gain responsibility quickly

  • Innovation-Driven Environment: Work on groundbreaking projects that push the limits of what's possible in gaming.

  • Remote-First Culture: Open to candidates worldwide, with a work environment that values results over hours clocked in.

Please Note: All email communications from Worlds use the domain, Worlds.org. Any mail originating from another domain claiming to represent Worlds is fraudulent. Any emails coming from the domain “worlds-jobs.org” are fraudulent. The Worlds hiring team only interviews candidates via Google invites from email addresses with the domain Worlds.org. We will never ask a candidate to download 3rd party software to their phone or computer, nor will we ever ask a candidate for their banking information.
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