Senior Gameplay Animator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Adhere to the established vision for the game’s narrative and gameplay during the animation production process.

• Produce high-quality content utilizing hand-key animation techniques and motion-capture data.

• Create animations that enhance gameplay and visual elements.

• Implement and refine animation assets within the game environment.

• Collaborate with the team to deliver a dynamic experience centered around the player.

• Identify and resolve animation-related issues in coordination with all departments.

• Occasionally assist the Lead with recruitment initiatives in partnership with HR.

• Collaborate with Game Design to prototype new character archetypes.

• Engage in motion capture activities, including creating shot lists and directing actors during shoots.

• Occasionally contribute to onboarding processes for new hires.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must have experience in the gaming industry and be located in Europe.

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as an animator in the gaming sector.

• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, and staging.

• Exceptional ability to translate the game’s narrative and gameplay into lively, believable animations.

• Experience with animating creatures and quadrupeds.

• Solid grasp of character anatomy.

• Proficient in using animation software tools.

• Creative thinker capable of developing efficient techniques.

• Ability to follow guidance and take direction effectively.

• Capacity to implement constructive feedback.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Open-minded, team-oriented attitude.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivated drive.

• Passionate about playing and creating video games.

• Nice to have: experience in storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation, illustration, and painting.

• Nice to have: skills in rigging and scripting.

• Nice to have: proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder.

• Nice to have: familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.

• Nice to have: skills in facial animation and lip-syncing.

• Nice to have: experience with shipped game titles.

🏝️ Benefits

• UK Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance available for PCF employees and their families.

• Gympass membership for employees and family members.

• Online Polish and English language classes provided.

• Access to a pension scheme.

• Flexible working hours offered.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.

• Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.

• Collaborate in a creative team with passionate individuals.

• Poland Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).

• MultiSport card available for employees and their family members or friends.

• Free library featuring a wide array of games and books with unlimited access.

• In-house Polish and English language classes offered.

• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided for everyone in the office.

• Flexible working hours maintained.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.

• Opportunities for personal development and the ability to work in a global environment.

• Engage with a creative team filled with individuals who are passionate about their work.