3D Animator (m/f/d)

About the Position

3D Animator (m/f/d)

remote control productions GmbH is seeking a talented 3D Animator to join our team in Cebu City, Philippines. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating high-quality character animations for a variety of game projects.

About Us

Chimera Entertainment is an independent game studio based in Munich, Germany. Since 2006, we have been dedicated to gameplay, creativity, and teamwork. We have published over 25 titles, including the award-winning Angry Birds Epic and Angry Birds Evolution. We build our own IPs, like our latest release Songs of Silence, and take on work-for-hire projects from concept to launch, on PC, mobile, and cross-platform. Today, we are one of Germany's leading game studios, a small, international team of 25 people who love what we do.

To strengthen our development team in Cebu, Philippines, we are looking for a 3D Animator with a strong sense for timing and weight, a real love for games, and the drive to bring characters to life, from the first keyframe to the final polish in-engine.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D character animations for a variety of game projects, including gameplay, interactions, and cinematics.
• Develop expressive and believable animations using keyframe animation and, where applicable, motion capture data.
• Adapt animations to different gameplay requirements, visual styles, and technical constraints.
• Implement, test, and refine animations directly in the game engine.
• Create and adjust character rigs, perform skinning, and retarget animations for different characters and skeletons.
• Work closely with artists, game designers, and programmers to ensure animations support both visual quality and gameplay.
• Contribute to efficient animation workflows and continuously improve our animation pipeline.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a 3D Animator in game development, with a solid understanding of production workflows and technical constraints.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, posing, movement, and character performance.
• Ability to create high-quality character animations across different character types and visual styles, including human, non-human, and stylized characters.
• A strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating your animation skills.
• Proficiency in at least one professional 3D animation package, such as Blender or Maya.
• Experience with character rigging, skinning, and animation retargeting.
• Experience working with real-time game engines, preferably Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of animation workflows for games, including animation blending, transitions, and state machines.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing project requirements, and find practical solutions.
• Good English communication skills and a collaborative mindset within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to Have

• Experience working across different game genres, projects, or visual styles.
• Experience with advanced animation systems and tools in Unity and Unreal Engine, such as Animator Controllers, Animation Blueprints, Blend Spaces, Control Rig, or Sequencer.
• Experience with motion capture workflows, including recording, processing, and cleanup.
• Familiarity with technical animation topics such as IK systems, procedural animation, or animation optimization.
• Experience with complex creature animation and non-standard character anatomy.
• Basic scripting knowledge or experience developing tools to improve animation workflows.

We Offer

• Join an experienced, international team of around 40 people working on a diverse range of game projects.
• Collaborate with established partners and work across different genres, visual styles, and technical challenges.
• Opportunity to contribute your ideas, take ownership of your work, and collaborate directly with artists, designers, and programmers in a friendly and supportive environment.
• We value open communication, practical solutions, and people who enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, and creating great games together.

About the Company

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