Fool’s Theory — Cinematic Animator — Bielsko-Biała, Poland / Remote

Fool's Theory; Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fool's Theory in Poland is hiring a Cinematic Animator to work on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, developed with CD PROJEKT RED. The role allows remote work with GMT+1 ±2 hours and requires full-time commitment with core hours 10:00–16:00.

You will create body and facial performances for cutscenes using keyframes and motion capture, collaborate with cinematic designers, and shepherd sequences from production to final polish.

Qualifications

• Professional cinematic-animation experience in AAA titles.
• Facial mocap and keyframe skills required.
• Collaborate with cinematic designers to maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Create body and facial performances for cutscenes using keyframes and motion capture.
• Collaborate with cinematic designers and maintain technical and artistic quality.
• Take assigned sequences through production to final polish.

Skills

Cinematic animation

AAA games

Facial mocap

Keyframes

Motion capture

Tools

MotionBuilder

Maya

Game engine

Job description

Animate character performances for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, developed with CD PROJEKT RED.

Location: Bielsko-Biała, Poland / Remote — GMT+1 ±2 hours. Full-time remote role; core hours 10:00–16:00. The description allows locations within two hours of GMT+1, while structured eligibility lists Poland. Applicants outside Poland should confirm country eligibility. Role ID: 8643997.

What you will do

• Create body and facial performances for cutscenes and dialogue using keyframes and motion capture.
• Collaborate with cinematic designers and maintain technical and artistic quality.
• Take assigned sequences through production to final polish.

What the studio is looking for

• Professional cinematic-animation experience and previous AAA work, ideally narrative RPGs.
• Strong acting and body mechanics, with facial mocap and keyframe skills.
• MotionBuilder, Maya, game-engine familiarity and clear team communication.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://careers.foolstheory.com/jobs/8643997-cinematic-animator.
• Employer publication date: October 30, 2026.
• Availability and details verified: November 1, 2026.
• No separate employer application deadline is displayed. Any AnimaWorker expiry is separate from the employer’s dates.