3D Animator

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations that portray character and creature personalities consistent with the studio's style and vision
• Demonstrate a superior sense of posing, timing, and weight in all animations
• Continuously push the quality of animations to meet high production standards
• Help to identify and solve animation process and implementation issues
• Collaborate closely with the tech team and designers to integrate animations into Unreal Engine

Requirements

• A demo reel showcasing a range of gameplay animations (both hand-keyed and motion capture)
• Strong knowledge of animation software such as Maya or 3ds Max
• Understanding of the game animation pipeline, specifically moving assets from DCC tools into Unreal or Unity
• Experience with Motion Capture and Pose to Pose animation techniques
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Valid work authorization for Germany or the EU
• A positive, team-oriented mindset and the ability to work proactively without micromanagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Coding knowledge in C++, Blueprints (UE4), C#, or Python
• A strong passion for roleplaying games (RPGs)
• Ability to analyze competitor games to identify ways to increase animation quality

About the Company

Grimlore Games is a developer of high-quality roleplaying games, known for titles like SpellForce 3 and Titan Quest II. As part of THQ Nordic and the Embracer Group, we focus on creating immersive worlds and engaging gameplay experiences.