EU remote
Senior Gameplay Animator
About this role
Follow the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in the process of animation creation. Creating high-quality content utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data. Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals. Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game. Collaborate with the team to create dynamic, player-centric experience. Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration. Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes. Work with motion capturing (i.e. building shot lists, being a part of the shoots to direct actors). Occasionally support new hires onboarding process. Typically 5+ years’ professional experience as an animator in games . Good understanding and feeling of animation principles – timing, weight and staging Great ability to transfer game’s story and gameplay on believable and full of life animations Experience of animating creatures and quadrupeds.
Solid understanding of character anatomy Proficiency with any animation packed tools Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques Ability to follow and take direction Ability to implement feedback Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Open-minded team player attitude Strong work ethic and self-motivated Passionate about playing and making videogames Nice to have Artistic skills: storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation illustration and painting Technical skills: rigging, scripting, proficient in Maya and Motionbuilder Familiarity with Unreal or similar game engine Facial animation and lip-syncing skills Shipped game title experience UK Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
Gympass for employees and family members. Online Polish and English language classes. Access to the pension scheme. Flexible working hours. Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents. Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment. Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do. Poland Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).