3D Animation Project Lead

Superpowers
you have are

• 5+ years of experience in gameplay animation, with multiple shipped AAA titles or equivalent high-quality projects;
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard animation software and tools (e.g., Maya, Blender) and advanced game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity;

• Strong experience with animation pipelines, including the integration of assets into game engines and optimization for performance across platforms;
• Advanced knowledge of motion capture workflows, including planning, directing, and implementing mocap shoots;
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring teams of animators;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration with art directors, game designers, and engineers;
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical and project constraints;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including task prioritization and meeting deadlines;
• Expertise in character performance;
• Deep understanding of human and animal anatomy, biomechanics, and the principles of animation;
• Ability to define and uphold the animation style and quality standards for the project;
• Advanced understanding of animation systems and runtime animation techniques, such as state machines, blend trees, and procedural animation;
• Experience in writing or overseeing the development of animation tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to improve workflows;
• A responsible approach to work;
• Intermediate+ English level (written and spoken) for seamless collaboration and documentation.

You’re a rockstar
if you have

• Metahuman pipeline and facial animation;
• Both Unity and Unreal engine knowledge.

As a part of Room 8
studio, you will

• Create 3D animation for games (characters, environment, props, etc.);
• Create a rig/skin for characters;
• Create technical guidelines for animation;
• Arrange strong and smooth teamwork with artists and project managers;
• Lead the development of high-quality animations that align with the artistic vision and technical requirements of the project;
• Collaborate with game designers, programmers, and other animators to develop and refine character movement, combat, and interaction animations;
• Implement animations directly into Unreal Engine 5, utilizing its advanced tools and features to ensure seamless integration and performance;
• Optimize animations for performance and memory, ensuring they run smoothly on target platforms;
• Provide mentorship and guidance to animators, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate the team’s overall skill level.

Join Us.
get even more!

• competitive financial reward (yes, we are fair enough);
• challenges to raise your XPs score (professional trainings and conferences, internal mentorship, English courses);
• health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave;
• culture of diversity & inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents;
• community of people who understand your game passion.

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