Unreal Animation Artist (all genders)

Serviceplan Group; München; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Personal mentoring and training

Sports program

Team events

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading agency in creative media seeks an Animation Artist to create high-quality animations in Munich or Hamburg. The role involves developing cinematic sequences and collaborating with technical artists. Candidates should have over 5 years of production experience, proficiency in Unreal Engine, and strong communication skills in English. This position offers flexibility, ongoing education, and opportunities for mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of production experience in animation, ideally with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and cinematic storytelling.
• Proficient with 3D animation and rigging tools.

Mansioni

• Develop high-quality animations for automotive and product visualization.
• Animate cameras and objects to create cinematic sequences.
• Collaborate with creatives to align animations with design intent.

Conoscenze

Animation principles

Unreal Engine expertise

3D tools proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Excellent English communication

Strumenti

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Git

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an Animation Artist (all genders) in Munich or Hamburg (hybrid) with a strong background in Unreal and a passion for automotive and product storytelling. You will be responsible for creating dynamic, high-quality animations that showcase vehicles and product features in visually compelling ways, leveraging Unreal Engine’s cutting-edge capabilities.

Your role will involve crafting cinematic sequences, animating cameras, and integrating motion into environments to elevate product presentations. Creativity, technical expertise, and an eye for detail are essential.

Please include your latest animation showreel or portfolio with your application.

What you can expect

• You will develop and implement high-quality animations for automotive and product visualization projects in Unreal Engine
• You will animate cameras, objects, and environments to create cinematic sequences
• You will collaborate with creatives and technical artists to ensure animations align with brand and design intent
• You will work with rigging, keyframe animation, and motion capture integration for realistic product interactions
• You will take ownership of animation from concept to final delivery
• You will support pipeline improvements and mentor junior artists in Unreal animation best practices

What we expect from you

• 5+ years of production experience in animation, ideally in automotive or product visualization using Unreal Engine
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and cinematic storytelling
• Expertise in Unreal Engine animation tools (Sequencer, Control Rig, Animation Blueprints)
• Experience animating mechanical parts and interactive product features
• Proficient with 3D tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) for animation and rigging
• Highly organized and capable of managing complex scenes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent English skills (spoken and written); German skills are a plus
• Understanding and competence in digital infrastructures, as well as website rollout, maintenance, support and information security

Preferred qualifications but not necessary

• Familiarity with motion capture workflows and data cleanup
• Understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Knowledge of Niagara VFX for enhancing animated sequences
• Passion for automotive, architectural, or product visualizations
• Experience with Python scripting or pipeline automation

What we offer

• Onboarding: Through personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions – we ensure your perfect start
• Further Education: Your development is important to us. Whether through our internal campus training program to expand your technical, methodological, or personal skills, voluntary language courses, or regular coaching sessions – we keep you up to date
• Flexibility: With flexible working hours, mobile office, and job-sharing models, you can adapt your job to your life – and not the other way around
• Fun: Who works must also take a break – with us, you have plenty of opportunities through regular after-work and team events (also virtual if necessary)
• Sports: Extensive sports program as well as mobility through agency bicycles and e-bikes/e-bike leasing
• Accessibility: Our modern offices in Munich and Hamburg are perfectly located and easily accessible
• Internationality: As an internationally operating agency group, you have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues from various disciplines around the world

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.

While this role is primarily advertised as a permanent position, we also welcome applications from freelancers.

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