Animator

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Dark Passenger is an independent game development studio, founded by the co-creators of The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and numerous indie titles. Our mission is to craft captivating, long-lasting multiplayer experiences that inspire and engage new generations of players.
Guided by the rebellious anti-corporate spirit, we are committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes both excellence and the well-being of our team. We believe in setting ambitious goals while providing the best possible working conditions.
We invite you to join us in developing a fresh and edgy multiplayer stealth-action PvPvE game set in the troubled times of feudal Japan. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of gaming and want to be part of a dynamic, innovative team, Dark Passenger is the place for you.

Duties:

• Creating high-quality, dynamic first-person and third-person, in-game character animations, including advanced combat, parkour movement and various interactions with characters and surroundings
• Creating animations of animals, weapons, interactive objects and environmental assets
• Working both with motion-capture data and keyframe animation
• Implementing animations in the Unreal Engine 5
• Creating animations for marketing content such as teasers, trailers and promotional videos

Requirements:

PORTFOLIO - demo reels showcasing your 3D animation skills

• Minimum of 3 years experience in 3D animation in game industry
• Strong grasp of movement dynamics, anatomy, and physics in the context of character animation
• Experience with animation tools such as Maya and MotionBuilder
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 tools and animation systems
• Good communication skills, ability to work in collaboration with others and within deadlines
• Proactive, problem solving attitude
• English language skills (we communicate in Polish/English)

Nice To Have:

• Experience working on First Person Perspective and/or Multiplayer games
• Experience in rigging and skinning of characters, animals and props
• Experience in creating Cinematics and/or promotional materials

Our Offer:

• Fair salary: 6000 - 12000 PLN, based on your skill and experience
• Yearly Bonus: participation in 10% of the revenue from game sales after game release
• Preferable form of the contract: B2B, UoD, UoP
• Private health care
• Extra budget for courses and workshops (including access to GDC vault).
• Flexible working hours (core hours: 10 am - 4 pm)
• Preferable working method: stationary (in our cozy studio located in the cultural heart of Warsaw, Poland), or remotely
• 26 vacation days, regardless of your seniority or type of contract.
• Although we avoid overtime, we value it at 150%/200% (working day/weekend)
• Working with an experienced, dynamic team, in a friendly, respectful environment.

Send your application to:
join@darkpassenger.eu

When applying to this position, title your message:
Recruitment / Animator

Be sure to include a link to your portfolio and demo reels showing off your 3D animation skills. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered

Remember to include the GDPR clause in the message with the following content :
“I hereby give consent for my personal data to be processed by Dark Passenger for the purpose of conducting recruitment for the position for which I am applying.”

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