Gameplay Animator

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Anshar Studios is looking for a talented Gameplay Animator to join our team on site in Katowice, Poland to help us develop games using Unreal Engine. If you have a passion for game development and a drive to make gameplay feel great through animation, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and polish high-quality character and creature animations using keyframe and mocap workflows.
• Prototype, implement and polish locomotion, traversal, combat, and interaction animations using Animation Blueprints and other Unreal Engine features.
• Iterate rapidly on timing, cancels, and feel to ensure animations are responsive and polished
• Co-direct gameplay and locomotion mocap sessions, integrate captured takes, and flag retakes.
• Work closely with Tech Animators, and Gameplay Designers to ensure seamless integration.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Gameplay Animator.
• Solid hands-on experience with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of locomotion, combat, and traversal animation systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced English (B2/C1 level).

Pluses:

• Extensive experience with motion capture, including session planning, performing or directing.
• Experience as Lead Animator, Animation Supervisor or Animation Director.
• Hands-on experience with combat animation, including boss fights and complex enemy behaviors.

Salary:

• Specialist: Contract of Employment - 6 300 - 11 300 PLN gross (or equivalent on a B2B basis) depending on skills and experience.
• Senior/Expert: Contract of Employment - 10 000 - 19 250 PLN gross (or equivalent on a B2B basis) depending on skills and experience.

We offer:

• Hybrid or onsite work models.
• Flexible work hours (core hours 10–15).
• Private life and health care insurance.
• Co-financing of Multisport cards.
• English lessons.
• Help with relocation.
• No crunch.
• No non-compete policy.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Co-financed, and treated as work days, participation in a selection of conferences and workshops.

Submission / Portfolio Instructions:

• CV is required.
• Demo reel demonstrating gameplay animation work is required.
• Must be willing to complete a test if requested.

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