3D Senior Character Animator
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Warforge Studio, founded in 2025, is a tech startup specializing in game development and cutting-edge digital experiences. With an emphasis on high-quality, interactive entertainment, the studio merges innovation, creativity, and competition to craft captivating experiences for a global audience.
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Company Description
Warforge Studio, founded in 2025, is a tech startup specializing in game development and cutting-edge digital experiences.
With an emphasis on high-quality, interactive entertainment, the studio merges innovation, creativity, and competition to craft captivating experiences for a global audience.
Currently, Warforge is focused on developing its flagship project, which showcases unique gameplay innovations and aims for international expansion starting in the Middle East.
By combining local talent and global expertise, along with strategic partnerships in technology and esports, Warforge Studio is positioned to redefine gaming in the region and beyond.
Role Description
We are looking for a world-class
3D Senior Character Animator
who is highly adaptable, easy to work with, and capable of animating quickly and efficiently.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-quality
Cinematics
and fluid
Gameplay Animations
.
You will not only create compelling character movements but also help shape the "living world" of our flagship game, handling everything from player/enemy cycles to directing motion capture data.
Core Responsibilities
- **Gameplay & Cycles:**
- Create high-quality gameplay animations, including complex player and enemy cycles, combat states, and seamless transitions.
- **Cinematics & Storyboarding:**
- Develop high-end cinematic animations and motion graphics that enhance the game’s narrative and immersion.
- **Motion Capture (Mocap) Mastery:**
- Attend mocap shoots with the director, record animations using modern suits (e.g., Xsens), and clean up/target mocap data onto character rigs.
- **World Building:**
- Animate ambient characters and environmental elements to populate and bring the game world to life.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
- Partner closely with designers, developers, and artists to refine animations and storyboards, ensuring a cohesive gaming experience.
Technical & Software Skills Required
- The ideal candidate must be proficient in the following industry-standard tools and platforms:
- **Core Animation Software:**
3ds Max or Blender
- , MotionBuilder, XSI.
- **Facial & Character Setup:**
- FaceBuilder, Photoshop.
- **Version Control & Pipeline:**
- Perforce (P4), Jira (for task tracking).
- **Game Engines (A Plus):**
- Strong knowledge of Unity.
- **OS Flexibility:**
- Comfortable working across PC, Mac, and Linux environments.
Qualifications & Attributes
- **Global Studio Mindset:**
- Proven track record of delivering AAA-grade animations for global gaming projects or high-end cinematics.
- **Speed & Efficiency:**
- Ability to animate rapidly under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- **Mocap Expertise:**
- Deep understanding of motion capture techniques, from directing shoots to data implementation.
- **Communication:**
- Excellent communication abilities to collaborate with a multicultural, cross-functional team.
- **Education:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Design, or a related field is preferred (equivalent portfolio excellence is heavily considered).
- **Passion:**
- A deep passion for gaming, storytelling, and an uncompromising eye for detail.
- Why Choose Warforge?
- **Because**
- we value talent and adore innovation.
- **Because**
- we are building something history will remember, right from the heart of the region.
- **Because**
- our artistic and technical challenges will push you to the absolute limits of your creativity.
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