Freelance Animator (Unreal Engine)

Location: Fully remote for freelancers residing in Europe; residency near Copenhagen or Malmö is a significant plus.

Company

MOOD includes Visuals, a creative services provider; Publishing, which creates tabletop games and cinematic novels; and Lucky Shot Game, which develops video game experiences.

What you will do

• Create character, creature, and gameplay animation for an ambitious game project.
• Develop animation from early exploration through polished in-game implementation in Unreal Engine.
• Work with art and development teams on locomotion, combat, interaction, and responsive gameplay animation.
• Contribute creatively to animation direction using concepts, gameplay requirements, and existing rigs.
• Iterate independently within established quality benchmarks and project deadlines.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional animation experience in the games industry.
• At least one shipped AA or AAA game title.
• Strong keyframe animation skills and understanding of weight, timing, posing, and physicality.
• Professional experience with Maya or equivalent animation software and Unreal Engine.
• Ability to manage tasks independently, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English and residence in Europe are required.

Nice to have

• Experience animating both humanoid characters and creatures.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and implementation.
• Residency near or around Copenhagen and Malmö.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote freelance collaboration.
• Close collaboration with creative, art, and development teams.
• Independent work within defined quality benchmarks and timelines.

Hiring process

• Submit a current resume or CV, an animation reel, and a brief introduction.
• Include availability and relevant gameplay and character animation experience.