Senior Animator (m/f/d)

Welevel Studios; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Central Munich location

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio in Munich is seeking a Senior Animator to transform static models into dynamic characters for a blockbuster AAA title. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team onsite.

You will work with Unreal Engine 5, Sequencer and Control Rig, leverage motion capture data, and collaborate with designers to integrate animations with gameplay.

Relocation assistance is offered, and the central Munich studio provides a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of animation experience on AAA third-person games.
• Passion for survival RPGs and city-builders.
• Experience with Unreal animation tools like Sequencer and Control Rig.
• Experience working with motion capture data.
• Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany.
• Valid EU work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic, dynamic character and creature animations including combat sequences and NPC interactions
• Collaborate with Game Designers and Technical Artists on seamless integration with gameplay mechanics
• Utilize motion capture and AI technology to enhance animation efficiency and realism
• Create and refine animations in Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig and Sequencer
• Refine animations through iterative feedback to meet project goals
• Develop and maintain rigs and animation libraries for workflow efficiency
• Stay current with industry trends in animation, rigging, motion capture, and AI technologies

Skills

AAA animation

Unreal Sequencer

Control Rig

Motion capture data

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Sequencer

Control Rig

Motion capture workflow

Job description

Careers All positions Senior Animator (m/f/d) Artists München, Germany Full-time Onsite 3-5 years AAA animation

Why us?

Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.

Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

As an Animator with welevel, your expertise will transform static models into dynamic characters and environments that breathe life into the mesmerizing world of SolidRiver.

Responsibilities

Create realistic, dynamic character and creature animations including combat sequences and NPC interactions

Collaborate with Game Designers and Technical Artists on seamless integration with gameplay mechanics

Utilize motion capture and AI technology to enhance animation efficiency and realism

Create and refine animations in Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig and Sequencer

Refine animations through iterative feedback to meet project goals

Develop and maintain rigs and animation libraries for workflow efficiency

Stay current with industry trends in animation, rigging, motion capture, and AI technologies

Requirements

3+ years of animation experience on AAA third-person games

Passion for survival RPGs and city-builders

Experience with Unreal animation tools like Sequencer and Control Rig

Experience working with motion capture data

Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany

Valid EU work authorization

What we offer

The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.

A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

A central Munich location.