Gameplay Animator (Player)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pro-health campaigns

Training budget

Language courses (English/Polish)

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Techland in Poland is seeking an animator to join our AAA game teams in Wrocław or Warsaw. You’ll create character and object animations and integrate them into the game engine, collaborating with programmers and designers.

We require 2+ years in games, experience on AAA titles (PC/PS/Xbox), familiarity with Unreal or Unity, and proficiency in 3ds Max, MotionBuilder or Maya, plus motion capture and strong keyframe animation. English skills must be very good.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in the video games industry.
• Experience on AAA games (PC, PS4, Xbox One).
• Familiarity with animation systems (Unreal, Unity).
• Proficiency with 3D software (3ds Max, MotionBuilder or Maya).
• Experience with motion capture, including planning, performing or directing and data analysis.
• Strong experience with keyframe animation.
• Autonomous work style and delivering on time.
• Good communication with programmers, 2D/3D artists, VFX artists.
• Passion for games and knowledge of gamedev.
• Very good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Creating character and object animations for AAA games.
• Integrating created animations into the game engine's animation system.

Skills

Keyframe animation

Motion capture

Animation systems (Unreal, Unity)

3D software (3ds Max, MotionBuilder,/M

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

3ds Max

MotionBuilder

Maya

Job description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we've built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.
We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.
We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

Animators at Techland work in interdisciplinary teams. Together with programmers and designers are an integral part of the game creation process.

Your daily tasks:

• Creating character and object animations for AAA games,
• Integrating created animations into the game engine's animation system

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the video games industry,
• Experience in working on AAA games (for PC, PS4, Xbox One),
• Familiarity with animation systems (e.g. Unreal, Unity),
• Proficiency with 3D software, such as 3ds Max, MotionBuilder or Maya,
• Experience with motion capture, including session planning, performing or directing and data analysis
• Strong experience with keyframe animation
• Experience working on tasks autonomously and delivering results on time,
• Good communication skills to interact with other teams - programmers, 2D artists, 3D artists, VFX artists, etc.,
• Passion for games, knowledge of and interest in the gamedev industry,
• Very good command of English.

Nice to have

• Practical knowledge of setting up Unreal Engine animation systems (state machines, animation montages, blend spaces),
• Experience working with Motion Matching technology,
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and solve technical animation challenges.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance,pro-health campaigns,gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).