3D Animator (Mid-Senior Level)

Summary

Join Magic Media, a leading media, entertainment, and tech group, as a talented and experienced 3D Animator (Mid-Senior Level)! Collaborate on AAA projects, creating high-quality game animations with a strong understanding of body mechanics and character behavior. You will work with designers, utilize motion capture, and animate various elements, including characters, creatures, and cinematic cutscenes. This permanently remote position offers opportunities for skill improvement, career growth, flexible hours, and ongoing training within a multicultural team. Fluency in Russian is required due to collaboration with Russian-speaking team members. Magic Media offers a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of body mechanics, weight distribution, and timing in animation
• Experience working with motion capture (mocap) pipelines, including cleanup and enhancement
• Proficiency in Maya, MotionBuilder, or similar 3D animation software
• Experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and custom animation engines
• Ability to create both gameplay and cinematic animations with a focus on realism
• Understanding of combat mechanics and game animation pipelines
• Familiarity with Animbot and animation scripting for workflow optimization
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and take direction effectively
• Fluency in Russian is required, as collaboration with Russian-speaking team members is essential

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality game animations with a strong understanding of body mechanics and character behavior
• Work with designer speed metrics to ensure animations align with gameplay requirements
• Develop fluid and dynamic locomotion systems, combat animations (melee & ranged), attack sequences, finishers, and enemy reactions
• Utilize motion capture (mocap) as a base for animation, performing retiming, refining key poses, and adapting movements to meet project-specific needs
• Animate animals and creatures with realistic motion and behavior
• Create expressive acting animations for cinematic cutscenes, delivering emotional and immersive storytelling
• Work closely with animators, designers, and technical teams to maintain animation quality and consistency
• Utilize Animbot and custom scripts to optimize workflow and improve efficiency

Benefits

• Permanently remote position
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
• Career growth and development
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• An inclusive culture and open communication