About the role
Job Description
* Follow the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in the process of animation creation. * Creating high-quality content utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data. * Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals. * Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game. * Collaborate with the team to create dynamic, player-centric experience. * Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments. * Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration. * Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes. * Work with motion capturing (i.e. building shot lists, being a part of the shoots to direct actors). * Occasionally support new hires onboarding process.
Qualifications
* Typically 5+ years’ professional experience as an animator in games. * Good understanding and feeling of animation principles – timing, weight and staging * Great ability to transfer game’s story and gameplay on believable and full of life animations * Experience of animating creatures and quadrupeds. * Solid understanding of character anatomy * Proficiency with any animation packed tools * Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques * Ability to follow and take direction * Ability to implement feedback * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English * Open-minded team player attitude * Strong work ethic and self-motivated * Passionate about playing and making videogames
Nice to have
* Artistic skills: storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation * illustration and painting Technical skills: rigging, scripting, proficient in Maya and Motionbuilder * Familiarity with Unreal or similar game engine * Facial animation and lip-syncing skills * Shipped game title experience
Additional Information
UK
* Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families. * Gympass for employees and family members. * Online Polish and English language classes. * Access to the pension scheme. * Flexible working hours. * Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents. * Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment. * Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Poland
* Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna). * MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends. * Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to. * In-company Polish and English language classes. * Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office. * Flexible working hours. * Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents. * Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment. * Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.