Senior 3D Animator (World of Tanks)
Wargaming
Step into the pulsating universe of Wargaming, where your quest for glory is as unique as you are! Working at Wargaming is an experience that fuels your creativity, ignites collaboration, and nurtures personal and professional growth - all for the love of AAA games. Our journey from humble beginnings in 1998 to becoming a global gaming juggernaut is nothing short of epic. We're not just about creating AAA games; we're in the business of crafting mind-blowing, immersive adventures that transport players to awe-inspiring realms. Join us at Wargaming and let's bring new amazing AAA games to the lives of millions, one epic adventure at a time.
Tech stack
Keyframe
Autodesk Maya
3D
Animation
Adobe After Effects
Python
Job description
Job Overview
Wargaming invites a 3D Animator to join its top AAA project - World of Tanks!
It's a two-times Guinness award-winning vehicle action game with a 110-million army of loyal fans. World of Tanks is a cultural phenomenon that has entertained players worldwide for around 12 years!
We believe we have a solid and involved team that continually strives to be on the edge of the gaming industry. We are extremely passionate about Art and always looking for innovative ways and approaches to bring our ideas and vision to World of Tanks gamers.
As a 3D Animator, you will be responsible for bringing characters, environments and objects to life through captivating and realistic animations. You will collaborate closely with your team and Art Director to create visually stunning and immersive animations.
What will you do?
- Develop high-quality 3D animations, including characters, props, and environment animations.
- Transform static storyboards into dynamic animatics, ensuring proper pacing and timing.
- Develop animation concepts based on the script and game design.
- Rig characters, vehicles and props.
- Work with Mocap data.
- Collaborate with technical artist and programmers to integrate animations inside our engine.
- Optimize animation resources to ensure game performance.
What are we looking for?
- 3-5+ years of experience in game animation production.
- Strong understanding of character animation principles and storytelling.
- Strong knowledge of creating animatics.
- Strong knowledge in procedural and physics-based animation techniques to create a realistic and interactive environment.
- Skills in working with motion capture systems and integrating them into animation workflows.
- Proficiency in rigging.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
- Proficiency in Keyframe animations.
- Excellent aesthetic and creativity.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to continuously follow and learn about the game industry and the latest animation technology.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to challenges in a fast-paced development environment.
- A passion for gaming, art, and technology, and a drive to stay updated with the latest developments in the industry.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Experience with creating scripts (i.e. Python & MEL).
- Experience with game engines (i.e. Unreal Engine, Unity).
- Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier.
- Knowledge of procedural content generation tools like Houdini Engine.
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art, or a related field.
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include:
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Premium Private Health Care
- Multisport card
- Remote work
- Personal Gaming Account
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward