Lead Animator

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Mighty Koi is an up and coming studio working on an extremely ambitious indie premium (AA+) title set within an established IP. The project is a Narrative-driven, TPP Action RPG that is being developed on Unreal Engine 5 and will be released on multiple platforms; PC and next gen consoles. Learn more over at: https://www.mighty-koi.com/

Mighty Koi is looking for a talented Lead Animator to join our team and work on our highly anticipated soulslike game, The Night Wanderer. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality animation, driving a team, and creating fluid, lifelike movements in a dark and challenging fantasy world, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the animation team, ensuring high-quality, consistent work across the board.
• Create realistic and dynamic character animations, including combat, movement, and interactions, in line with the Soulslike gameplay style.
• Establish workflows between animation and other creative departments
• Collaborate closely with the design, art, and programming teams to ensure animations are seamlessly integrated into the game’s mechanics.
• Oversee the animation pipeline, from concept to implementation, ensuring efficiency and adherence to project timelines.
• Work with Unreal Engine 5.4, leveraging tools such as the animation blueprint, motion capture data, and other advanced features.
• Ensure optimization of animations for multiple platforms (PC, consoles).

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Animator or Senior Animator in the gaming industry, preferably on a AAA or indie game.
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5.4, particularly in animation tools and pipeline.
• Excellent knowledge of character rigging, keyframe animation, and mocap integration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and lead a team of animators.
• A passion for creating immersive, detailed animations that enhance gameplay.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience working on Soulslike or action RPGs.
• Familiarity with performance and optimization for various gaming platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to animation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious project set in a rich, atmospheric world inspired by the Soulslike genre.
• Work with a creative and passionate team of developers and artists.
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and bring your animation expertise to*The Night Wanderer*, apply now!
Please include your CV and Portfolio!

By clicking the “Apply” button or otherwise sending a recruitment application to Mighty-Koi S.A. with its registered office in: ul. Bohdana Dobrzańskiego 3, 20-262 Lublin, NIP 6812076002, REGON 383106380, KRS 0001024766 (Employer - data administrator), you agree to the processing by the Employer of your personal data contained in the recruitment application for the purpose of recruiting for the position indicated in the advertisement.

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