Lead 3D Animator

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, 11×11, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

Currently, we are looking for Lead 3D Animators for our projects: Shadow Fight 3 and a new multiplayer PvP action game.

Shadow Fight 3 is an fascinating action-RPG fighting game that immerses players in the Shadow World. They battle various enemies, enhancing their hero and utilizing a rich selection of weapons, armor, and fighting styles. The game allows players to create a unique character and explore a deep, well-developed world with a history of over 15 years.

Ninja Party is a multiplayer PvP action game where players compete using parkour, combat, and physics. In the future, they will have the ability to create their own levels, set custom rules, and design mini-games using a built-in editor.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and providing feedback on the team's animations. Ability to integrate into the existing animation guidelines, enhance them, develop a clear animation vision for the project, and effectively communicate it to the team to achieve the required quality.

• Representing the animation team in discussions about pipelines and workflow approaches, ensuring critical issues are resolved.

• Creating diverse animations.

• Improving existing animations through feedback and constructive critique.

• Working with motion capture.

• Gradually learning and integrating the internal Cascadeur animation development process.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in animation for games or film.

• Excellent proficiency in Maya for animation.

• Strong understanding of animation principles and body mechanics.

• Experience animating for fighting games or a solid understanding of how to do it properly through industry knowledge and experience.

• Experience working with animation tools in Unity.

• Ability to provide feedback and set the animation vision for the project.

• Understanding of animation rigs and animation tools.

• Receptiveness to constructive criticism and an iterative development process.

• Strong communication skills.

• A deep interest in and familiarity with video games, animated films, and cinema.

Will be a plus:

• Rigging, Skinning.
• Python/MEL.
• Artistic education.

We offer:

• A great team with a friendly, informal work environment where we share interests, play video games together, and organize internal events (game jams, tournaments, and meetups)

• Opportunities for professional development, including participation in specialized conferences and educational events

• Work remotely from anywhere. Working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (GMT+3, including a 1-hour break), with the option to adjust

• Support for personal growth: English courses, psychologist sessions and various educational programs

• Internal coins you can collect and exchange for unique merch in our store

If you don’t hear from us within 7-10 days, it means we won’t be moving forward with your application this time. We truly appreciate your interest in our company and the time you took to apply. Thank you!

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