Senior 3D Character Animator (PC/Console UE5)

Location: Remote from all over the world; working hours are 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3), with possible adjustment.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience creating mobile, PC, and console games, including Shadow Fight, Vector, SPINE, and Fight Me.

What you will do

• Create 3D character animation for the PC/console project SPINE in Unreal Engine 5.
• Animate locomotion, parkour, and various character stunts.
• Work with motion-capture data.
• Develop and refine animation workflows for cinematic gun-fu battles.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience creating character animation for games, film, or television.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, and action animation, including walking, running, jumping, and stunts.
• Good knowledge of Maya.
• Understanding of animation rigs, common animation workflows, and tools such as animBot and center-of-mass workflows.
• Openness to feedback and iterative production processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with a strong interest in video games and animated films.

Nice to have

• Experience setting up locomotion systems in Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Rigging and skinning skills.
• Understanding of Python or MEL.
• Art-related education.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and informal work environment with shared gaming activities and internal game jams.
• Support for professional development and participation in specialized conferences and educational events.
• Remote work from all over the world.
• Competitive salary depending on professional qualifications.