Animation Artist (f/m/d)

Impleo; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Public transport ticket

Relocation support

Lunch subsidy

Flexible remote work by arrangement

Free drinks & weekly fruit basket

Credit card top-up €50/month

Company events

Office in Munich

Zusammenfassung

Aesir Interactive in Munich is seeking a talented Animation Artist to work hands-on in Unreal Engine 5 across multiple game projects. You will create, implement and optimize high‑quality animations for humanoid and non‑humanoid characters, produce sequences in UE and help set up animation systems using Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, and Sequencer.

You’ll collaborate with designers, programmers and artists in agile teams of up to 15, contribute to several projects, and help improve workflows

Qualifikationen

• Proficient in 3D animation workflows using Blender, Maya, 3ds Max or similar software.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems and Animation Blueprints.
• Understanding of rigging, skinning and character setup workflows.
• Familiarity with real-time game production pipelines and standard animation workflows.
• Basic shader, materials and PBR workflow understanding.
• Proactive learner who shares knowledge with the team.

Aufgaben

• Work hands-on in Unreal Engine 5 across multiple game projects.
• Create, implement and optimize high-quality animations for humanoid and non-humanoid characters.
• Produce animations directly in Unreal Engine and in external tools.
• Set up and maintain animation systems in UE5, including Animation Blueprints and State Machines.
• Implement in-game cinematics, cutscenes and scripted sequences.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers and artists in agile teams of up to 15.
• Improve animation workflows, pipelines and production efficiency.
• Define briefs for outsourced animation work and manage feedback.

Kenntnisse

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Unreal Engine 5

Animation pipelines

Rigging & skinning

Sequencer

Control Rig

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Animation Blueprints

Sequencer

Control Rig

Blender

Jobbeschreibung

The kind of stuff you`ll be doing:

• Work hands-on in Unreal Engine 5 across multiple active game projects.

• Create, implement and optimize high-quality animations for both humanoid and non-humanoid characters.

• Produce animations directly in Unreal Engine.

• Set up and maintain animation systems in UE5, including Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, State Machines and Sequencer workflows.

• Implement in-game cinematics, cutscenes and scripted animation sequences.

• Collaborate closely with designers, programmers, artists and technical artists in agile development teams of up to 15 people.

• Contribute to several projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Help improve animation workflows, pipelines and production efficiency.

• Define specifications and briefs for outsourced animation work, including feedback and handover processes.

• Contribute to exciting game titles across multiple platforms.

• Work alongside a passionate and experienced development team.

• Primarily work with Unreal Engine 5, contributing hands on work directly in the projects.

• Create and optimize animations - both for humanoids (biped) and non-humanoids - in UE or in CC tools (preferably in blender).

• Set up and work with animations in UE4/5, including control rig and animation blueprint systems.

• Implement sequences and cutscenes.

• Work in an agile project team with up to 15 people.

• Take part in several projects at a time.

• Improve workflows and pipelines.

• Work on awesome game titles for various platforms.

• Create specifications and briefs for outsourced work and handle handovers and feedback.

• Work with a competent, passionate team of developers.

Who are we looking for:

• Strong knowledge of 3D animation workflows using Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar software.

• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems and Animation Blueprints.

• Understanding of rigging, skinning and character setup workflows.

• Familiarity with modern real-time game production pipelines and industry-standard animation workflows.

• Strong understanding of production tools, workflows and optimization practices.

• Basic understanding of shaders, materials and PBR workflows.

• Proactive mindset with a willingness to research, learn and share knowledge with the team.

The ideal candidate also has one more of the following:

• Experience with modeling and texturing.

• Basic 2D art or design skills.

• Strong eye for visual quality, timingand polish.

• Interest in bridging the gap between Art and Technical Art.

• Experience creating shaders, VFX, particles, or procedural systems.

• Advanced Blueprint knowledge in Unreal Engine.

• Experience with cinematic workflows and Sequencer tools.

You are:

• A collaborative team player who enjoys solving problems together.

• Self-motivated, organized and reliable.

• Comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken.

• Interested in working onsite with our team in Munich.

What we offer:

• A great motivated, passionate and ambitious team of over 100 people in Munich
• A secure job in an up-coming industry with a bright future
• 38-hour week
• We pay for your train / public transport ticket
• Flexible remote working time models by arrangement
• Relocation support if needed
• Free drinks like softdrinks, coffee, tea and a weekly fresh organic fruit basket
• A super awesome, modern and unique office
• You also get a credit card from us, which we top up with 50€ per month *
• Lunch subsidy of 7.50€ per working day
• Company-based events for knowledge transfer, fun and recreation

After probation time

About us

Located in Munich, Germany, Aesir Interactive offers a fun, focused and casual atmosphere while developing games for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch. We believe in people and our team and want to advance your skills and knowledge.

We strongly believe in agile development and the constant adaption of our workflows. We embrace the uniqueness of each project and prefer a structured and documented work style.