🎮 Lucky VR is Hiring – Animator (Contract)
Lucky VR is a multi-platform game development studio (VR, PC, Mobile, PlayStation) partnered exclusively with PokerStars, creating the hit game Vegas Infinite. We’re now building our next big title—combining AAA studio quality with cutting-edge AI—and we want passionate Animators to join us! ✨ Role OverviewWe’re looking for a Mid to Senior Animator (Contract) to bring gameplay animations to life. You’ll work closely with Technical Art, Art, and Gameplay teams to deliver immersive visuals and smooth player experiences. 💰 Contract Rate: $50 – $80 / hr 🛠 Responsibilities Implement and optimize gameplay animations in Unreal Engine Collaborate with Gameplay Animators & Designers on mechanics Prototype new features with animation systems & tools Update animation assets in Maya, MotionBuilder, or Python tools Participate in Motion Capture sessions Maintain workflows, naming conventions & pipelines 🎯 Requirements Maya: Mastery in creating & refining animation assets MotionBuilder: Proven mocap editing & cleanup experience Mocap: Strong skills in raw data cleanup & retargeting Unreal Engine (UE5) & Perforce: Implementation, optimization, version control ✅ Preferred AAA game studio experience (shipped at least one title) Experience with hyper-realism & MetaHumans Located in or able to work Eastern Time hours 📩 How to ApplySend your portfolio + application to Lucky VR. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a mocap cleanup test. 🌟 Why Lucky VR?We value passion, creativity, and work ethic over years of experience. If you want to work at the intersection of AAA-quality game development & AI innovation, this is the role for you.