Middle 3D Animator

MIDDLE 3D ANIMATOR (NEKKI)

SPINE

Middle

Negotiable

⏰ Full-time

Remote

Description

NEKKI is looking for a 3D Animator specializing in locomotion and stunts to join the animation team working on SPINE.

SPINE is a third-person beat’em up developed with Unreal Engine 5 and focused on cinematic gun-fu combat. The game features a deep storyline, a distinctive setting, cutscenes, character progression, memorable enemies and bosses, and dynamic battles involving a wide range of firearms.

In this role, you will create character animations for locomotion, parkour, stunts, and action sequences while working with motion capture data and established animation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Create character animations for the SPINE project
• Work with motion capture data
• Produce locomotion animations including walking, running, and jumping
• Create parkour, stunt, and action animations
• Collaborate with the animation team throughout the iterative production process
• Refine animations based on feedback
• Maintain animation quality across gameplay sequences

Required Skills

• At least 2 years of experience creating character animation for games, film, or television
• Strong understanding of animation principles
• Good knowledge of Maya
• Strong body mechanics and action animation skills
• Experience creating walking, running, jumping, and stunt animations
• Good understanding of animation rigs
• Familiarity with common animation workflows and tools including animBot and center of mass tools
• Openness to feedback and iterative development
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Formal art education

What we offer

• Fully remote work
• Opportunity to work on a flagship Unreal Engine 5 project
• Focus on cinematic action, locomotion, parkour, and stunt animation
• Collaboration with an experienced game animation team
• Opportunity to contribute to a distinctive third-person action game

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