3D Generalist & Animator

Metis Media LLC.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 2,223,210 - 3,112,494; Part time

Job summary

A gaming studio from Istanbul is seeking a talented 3D Generalist/Animator to create dynamic character animations in a unique 80s Occult Gothic world. Candidates should be skilled in rigging, stylized animation, and asset management using industry-standard tools like Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max. This role allows for various arrangements, including freelance or part-time options, and is fully remote. If you have a passion for stylized movement and the technical skills to bring imaginative characters to life, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in industry-standard tools (Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max).
• Experience with retargeting workflows and motion data cleanup.
• A portfolio demonstrating an understanding of 'weight,' 'timing,' and 'silhouette' in stylized character animation.

Responsibilities

• Create robust, animator-friendly rigs for custom character sculpts.
• Keyframe high-polish, smooth, yet 'snappy' animations fitting our aesthetic.
• Retarget, clean up, and optimize animation assets to match game style.
• Work within a professional indie team to meet milestones and maintain communication.

Skills

Rigging

Stylized Animation

Asset Management

Collaboration

Understanding of timing and silhouette in animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

WANE is a stylized, rogue-like turn-based combat game set in an anarcho-capitalist world where 80s aesthetics meet occult Gothic horror. We are looking for a talented 3D Generalist/Animator to help bring our "occult adventurers" and eldritch horrors to life as they delve into the massive dig site of Ravelle.

If you have a passion for highly stylized movement—think the weight and punch of "Darkest Dungeon 2"—and the technical skill to handle a character from rig to engine, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a 3D Generalist/Animator, you will work closely with our 3D Artist to transform high-quality sculpts into game-ready assets. Your primary focus will be on character performance, ensuring every strike, spell, and stumble feels deliberate and atmospheric.

Key Responsibilities

• Rigging: Create robust, animator-friendly rigs for custom character sculpts.
• Stylized Animation: Keyframe high-polish, smooth, yet "snappy" animations that fit our 80s-Gothic aesthetic.
• Asset Management: Retarget, clean up, and optimize purchased animation assets to match the game's specific style.
• Pipeline Collaboration: Work within a professional indie team to meet milestones and maintain clear communication.

Technical Requirements

Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge in industry-standard tools (Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max).

Technical Animation: Experience with retargeting workflows and motion data cleanup.

Stylization: A portfolio demonstrating an understanding of "weight," "timing," and "silhouette" in stylized character animation (Non-Photorealistic Rendering/NPR experience is a plus).

Professionalism: Ability to manage your own schedule, hit deadlines, and iterate based on creative feedback.

Setting: A unique "80s Occult Gothic" universe featuring Mr. Wayne’s descent into the eldritch ruins of Ravelle.

Flexibility: We are open to Freelance, Part-Time, or Full-Time arrangements depending on candidate fit.

Remote: This is a remote position.

How to Apply

Please send a message including:

• A link to your Portfolio/Reel (Highlighting stylized character work).
• Your preferred working arrangement (Freelance/PT/FT).

About the Company

Metis Creative started off as an idea from a few nerdy friends from Istanbul, Turkey. We are now a Tabletop Gaming Studio with content creators and operations that is, truly global. Although our HQ is still in Istanbul, our team is all over the world!