3D Gameplay Animator

• Full-time | PC / Console | PvPvE Action

About the Project

We are developing an unannounced melee-first PvPvE fantasy game focused on grounded combat, physical logic, and readable encounters.

The world avoids explicit magic systems — instead, the fantastical is implied through perception, materials, and use. Every movement, attack, and reaction should feel intentional, weighty, and believable.

As a 3D Gameplay Animator, you will be responsible for bringing enemies and bosses to life through expressive combat animation, helping define their personality, gameplay readability, and unique fighting style.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality third-person character animations for enemies and bosses using both keyframe animation and motion capture data.
• Develop distinctive combat behaviors, movement styles, and animation sets that reinforce each character's identity.
• Design and refine gameplay animation for bots and bosses, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and satisfying combat interactions.
• Set up and integrate animations in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with game designers to shape enemy behavior, combat mechanics, and gameplay feel.
• Work with technical and art teams to ensure animations are production-ready and optimized for implementation.
• Iterate on animations based on gameplay testing and team feedback.

Must Have

• Proven experience as a 3D Gameplay Animator in game development.
• Strong skills in keyframe animation and working with motion capture data.
• Professional experience with Autodesk Maya and Cascadeur.
• Experience implementing and configuring animations in Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of third-person combat animation principles, timing, weight, and readability.
• Ability to create unique personalities and combat movesets for AI-controlled enemies and bosses.
• Solid understanding of gameplay design and willingness to actively contribute to enemy design and combat mechanics.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on melee combat games or action RPGs.
• Familiarity with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Blend Spaces in Unreal Engine.
• Experience with procedural animation or animation systems for AI characters.
• Knowledge of combat design principles and player readability.
• Passion for creating immersive and responsive gameplay experiences.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape the combat identity of enemies and bosses in a highly ambitious PvPvE project.
• Close collaboration with game designers, animators, and technical artists in a gameplay-first environment.
• Creative ownership and direct impact on the player experience.
• Full-time remote collaboration.
• Competitive compensation.