3d character animator

We are creating a multiplayer third-person shooter for PC and consoles in a sci-fi setting, with a focus on esports. The game is being developed on Unreal Engine 5. We aim to create a AAA-level product capable of bringing innovation to the gaming industry.

Animation stylization closer to the Japanese style.
Animation style references: LoL, Arcane, Spiderverse. Important: we work with stylized keyframe animation (not mocap).

Nad czym pracować?

• Gatunek: Gry strzelanki
• Platformy : PC

Na jakie zadania (obowiązki)?

• Experience with Maya and Unreal Engine.

• Experience with stylized keyframe animation.

• Basic understanding of 3D packages to communicate with character modelers.

• Basic understanding of animation workflow in UE5 and/or willingness to quickly learn the basics of its functionality.

• Experience in game development and understanding of how animation works in games (game timings, animation blends), understanding of game animation pipelines.

• High familiarity with games and cartoons.

• We are looking for an animator, not an engineer: a primary understanding of the creative part of animation—knowing how to make things beautiful and expressive.

• Readiness for an iterative development approach.

Jakiego specjalisty szukamy?

• Rigging characters (Maya only, ARTv1): basic knowledge of nodes (being able to attach blend shapes to bone movement) is desirable.

• Character animation (Maya only): various movements, gameplay abilities, basic facial animation. The characters in the game have custom animations that reflect their personality and story.

• Communication with the lead animator and 3D modelers for characters to create memorable visuals.

• Working with Japanese stylization, preferably with knowledge of Pose to Pose blocking.

Working schedule: Remote work from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 19:00.

Our game development studio is part of a group of companies at the forefront of innovative technologies, combining classical gaming with work in the Web3 sector. Our main focus is on creating a new high-quality FTP gaming product with a focus on innovative and high-quality gameplay.

Farcana is currently a startup that brings together experienced developers who have been involved in projects such as "World of Tanks," "The Last of Us," "Call of Duty," "UFL," "Mortal Kombat," "Halo," and "Baldur's Gate." Our team consists of industry veterans and ambitious newcomers. While our main office is located in Dubai, UAE, our development team works remotely from Thailand to Portugal.