Company: Vivid Games

Vivid Games, creators of the acclaimed Real Boxing franchise, are on the lookout for a talented Senior 3D Animator to bring characters to life in Real Boxing 3. In this role, you’ll craft high-quality, expressive animations that elevate both gameplay and storytelling. From mocap workflows to polished keyframe animations, you’ll ensure every movement feels authentic and impactful. You’ll also contribute to cinematic sequences, guide junior team members, and help shape the project’s animation style. ✅ What You’ll Do Create top-quality character animations (combat, locomotion, acting) supporting gameplay and narrative. Collaborate with designers, tech artists, and programmers for seamless Unity 3D integration. Ensure visual consistency aligned with the Art Director and Lead Animator. Mentor junior animators and review outsourced work. Handle mocap sessions, cleanup, and retargeting. Optimize animations for performance and mobile platforms. Contribute to cinematic storytelling with camera and animation skills. ✅ What We’re Looking For 5+ years of professional animation experience (games, film, or TV) with at least one shipped title in a senior/lead role. Mastery of character animation principles (body mechanics, weight, timing, acting). Proficiency in Blender and motion capture workflows (cleanup, retargeting, blending). Solid knowledge of rigging fundamentals (skin weighting, controllers). Experience with Unity 3D and animation state machines. Skilled in facial animation (blendshapes, bones, performance capture). Strong communication, mentoring ability, and a portfolio showcasing combat, gameplay, and cinematic work. Bonus: Cinematic and camera animation skills. 🌟 What We Offer 🚀 Growth opportunities within an experienced, passionate team💻 Flexible work cycle with core hours 10–14💡 Transparent culture with minimal bureaucracy🤝 Stable salary matching your experience🤸‍♂️ Perks supporting your well-being — physical, emotional & intellectual ⚡ Recruitment Flow 1️⃣ First Interview2️⃣ Technical Interview3️⃣ Final Decision 📍 Department: Game Development🎨 Role: Animation🌍 Location: Remote🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

VIVID GAMES IS looking for a Senior 3D Animator to bring life, expression, and emotion to our characters. In this role, you’ll create high-quality gameplay and cinematic animations that enhance both storytelling and player experience. You’ll collaborate with designers, technical artists, and programmers to ensure seamless integration of assets in Unity 3D, and you’ll balance mocap workflows with polished keyframe animation where stylization or fantasy elements demand it. As a senior member of the team, you’ll also mentor junior animators, review outsourced work, and help maintain the consistency of the project’s animation style. A strong portfolio/reel showcasing combat, acting, and cinematic character animation is essential. ✅ Responsibilities Produce high-quality animations (combat, locomotion, acting) that enhance both gameplay and narrative. Ensure smooth in-engine integration of animations in Unity 3D, working closely with designers, tech artists, and programmers. Collaborate with Art Director & Lead Animator to maintain visual and stylistic consistency. Mentor junior animators and review outsourced work for quality alignment. Participate in mocap sessions, cleanup, and retargeting workflows. Optimize animations for performance and memory budgets (especially for mobile). Contribute to cinematic sequences, using animation and camera language to maximize storytelling impact. ✅ Requirements 5+ years of professional animation experience (games, film, or TV), with at least one shipped title in a senior/lead role. Mastery of animation principles (body mechanics, timing, acting, weight, anticipation, follow-through). Proficient in Blender; skilled with mocap cleanup, retargeting, and blending. Strong understanding of rigging fundamentals (skin weighting, controllers). Experience with Unity 3D and animation state machines. Proficient in facial animation workflows (blendshapes, bones, performance capture). Exceptional communication and mentoring skills. Strong portfolio/reel showcasing both gameplay and cinematic animation. Bonus: Experience with cinematic/camera animation. 🌟 What We Offer 🚀 Growth opportunities in a team of experienced professionals💻 Flexible working hours (core time: 10–14)💡 Minimal bureaucracy, maximum transparency🤝 Stable salary aligned with experience🤸‍♂️ Perks supporting your physical, emotional & intellectual well-being ⚡ Recruitment Process 1️⃣ First Interview2️⃣ Technical Interview3️⃣ Final Decision Department: Game DevelopmentRole: Game DesignLocation: Bydgoszcz | Hybrid RemoteEmployment Type: Full-time