Nekki
Middle 3D Animator
1 мес. назад
WorldwideMiddleRemote
mayaanimbotmotion capturelocomotionriggingpythonmelunreal engine 5
Nekki is looking for a Middle 3D Animator to work remotely on SPINE, a third-person beat’em up game using Unreal Engine 5 focused on cinematic gun-fu combat. The role involves creating character animations for locomotion, parkour, stunts, and action sequences with motion capture data.
About the product
- SPINE is a third-person beat’em up developed with Unreal Engine 5 and focused on cinematic gun-fu combat.
- The game features a deep storyline, a distinctive setting, cutscenes, character progression, memorable enemies and bosses, and dynamic battles involving a wide range of firearms.
Responsibilities
- Create character animations for the SPINE project
- Work with motion capture data
- Produce locomotion animations including walking, running, and jumping
- Create parkour, stunt, and action animations
- Collaborate with the animation team throughout the iterative production process
- Refine animations based on feedback
- Maintain animation quality across gameplay sequences
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience creating character animation for games, film, or television
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Good knowledge of Maya
- Strong body mechanics and action animation skills
- Experience creating walking, running, jumping, and stunt animations
- Good understanding of animation rigs
- Familiarity with common animation workflows and tools including animBot and center of mass tools
- Openness to feedback and iterative development
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in video games and animated films
Nice to have
- Experience setting up locomotion systems in Unity or Unreal Engine
- Rigging and skinning skills
- Understanding of Python or MEL
- Formal art education
Conditions
- Fully remote work
- Opportunity to work on a flagship Unreal Engine 5 project
- Focus on cinematic action, locomotion, parkour, and stunt animation
- Collaboration with an experienced game animation team
- Opportunity to contribute to a distinctive third-person action game