Deck13 Interactive hiring Senior Animator
At Deck13 Interactive, we don’t just build games; we forge worlds. From the gritty, industrial landscapes of The Surge to the sweeping, sand-blasted vistas of Atlas Fallen, our studio has spent over two decades defining the “AA” action-RPG space. As we embark on our most ambitious project yet, we are looking for a Senior Animator who possesses the rare blend of technical precision and artistic soul. In this role, you aren’t just moving bones; you are the architect of the player’s physical connection to the game. You will define the weight of a heavy blade, the visceral snap of a parry, and the subtle emotional cues of a protagonist’s face. Working within the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 ecosystem, you will bridge the gap between raw motion-capture data and hyper-responsive gameplay. Job Overview: Senior 3D Animator Category Details Studio Name Deck13 Interactive GmbH Industry PC & Console Game Development (Action-RPG Focus) Seniority Level Senior (5+ Years Experience) Primary Tech Stack Unreal Engine 5, 3ds Max, CAT, MotionBuilder Language Requirements Professional English (German is a bonus but not required) Work Model Hybrid (Frankfurt Office) or 100% Remote (within Germany) Vacation Policy 28 Days + Dec 24th and 31st (Paid) Estimated Compensation & Financials :: Note: Final compensation is determined by portfolio quality, specific years of industry experience, and interview performance. Position Tier Annual Base Salary (Est.) Monthly Net (Approx.) Senior Animator (L1) €68,000 – €75,000 €3,400 – €3,750 Senior Animator (L2/Lead Path) €75,000 – €88,000 €3,750 – €4,300 Your Quest: The Role & Responsibilities As a Senior Animator, your daily mission involves navigating the intersection of high-fidelity aesthetics and frame-perfect responsiveness. 1. Masterful Animation Creation You will be responsible for the end-to-end animation pipeline. This includes crafting high-quality keyframe animations that prioritize physical weight and kinetic energy. Whether it’s a massive boss creature or a nimble player character, you ensure that every movement feels grounded in the world’s physics. You will also oversee facial animation, ensuring our characters convey nuanced emotion during cinematic moments. 2. Motion Capture & Data Integration Deck13 utilizes modern MoCap solutions (including Xsens). You will take raw data and “clean” it—not just removing jitter, but stylizing and retargeting the motion to fit our specific art direction. You understand that MoCap is a foundation, not a finished product, and you have the skills to layer keyframed personality on top of captured movement. 3. Technical Collaboration & Engine Mastery You won’t work in a vacuum. You will collaborate daily with: Your Toolkit: Requirements We are looking for a veteran who has survived multiple shipping cycles and understands the “marathon” nature of game development. Must-Haves: Bonus Points (The “Epic Loot”): Why Deck13? (The Power-Ups) We believe that great games are made by people who are healthy, inspired, and respected. Our benefits package is designed to support your life both inside and outside the studio. Deck13 Interactive hiring Senior Animator Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs