3D Animator

Companion Group is an AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development, making us the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles. Our expertise enables scalability, maximizes player density, and crafts immersive gameplay experiences.
 

Seamlessly embedded within our clients’ in-house teams, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio features groundbreaking games developed alongside major studios. We take pride in our global remote team, which values clear communication and technical excellence.
 

We are searching for a highly skilled 3D Animator for a Fixed Term Contract of 3 months to bring fast-paced, high-impact animations to life for our upcoming new title. You will play a key role in creating dynamic combat animations, fluid movement, and expressive character animations that enhance the game’s action-packed, cooperative gameplay experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Animate player characters, enemies, bosses, and environmental elements to support fast-paced combat and cooperative gameplay.
• Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to create animation assets that improve gameplay fluidity and responsiveness.
• Implement animations into Unreal Engine using Blueprints, AnimGraphs, State Machines, and Retargeting to ensure seamless integration.
• Collaborate with combat designers to refine attack animations, hit reactions, dodge mechanics, and special abilities for a highly responsive combat system.
• Ensure animations are optimized for Nintendo Switch, balancing quality and performance.
• Provide animation direction and feedback to ensure consistent style and motion quality across all assets.
• Assist in rigging and skinning characters, NPCs, and creatures, ensuring smooth deformations and efficient setups.

Your Profile:

• 3+ years of professional animation experience in the games industry with a focus on gameplay animation. 
• Experience working on at least one shipped console title, preferably on Nintendo Switch.
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine’s animation pipeline, including Blueprints, AnimGraphs, State Machines, and Animation Retargeting.
• Implementing root motion, animation montages, and procedural animations.
• Proficiency in Maya for animation and rigging.
• Possesses strong keyframe animation skills and a portfolio that demonstrates high-quality combat and action movements.
• Experience with responsive character animation in a gameplay-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently. 

Bonus Skills: 

• Experience with side-scrolling animation styles.
• Knowledge of Nintendo Switch hardware limitations and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with physics-based movement systems.
• Experience animating creatures or robots in a combat-driven game

Benefits:

• A clear career progression path with opportunities for growth and recognition.
• Fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Work alongside industry veterans.
• Be part of a passionate, dynamic team working on exciting, boundary-pushing projects.

Take your creativity to the next level and help us craft unforgettable characters that evoke the magic of an iconic era. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!