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We're looking for an experienced Senior Animation Artist to help develop our Dark Fantasy Anime Action RPG. In this role, you'll bring characters, creatures, and combat systems to life with stylized, powerful animations, shaping the visual identity and feel of our title in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality humanoid, creature, and combat animations in an anime / dark fantasy style
Deliver gameplay animations (locomotion, attacks, skills, reactions) with a strong focus on responsiveness and game feel
Work with rigs and skeletons using Maya and Human IK
Collaborate closely with Design and Programming to align animation with gameplay logic

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in game development
At least one shipped title where you were a key contributor as an animator
Strong proficiency in Maya and Human IK
Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, weight, keyframe animation and gameplay-oriented movement
Experience with stylized animation (anime, action, fantasy a plus)
Strong communication and teamwork skills, plus a self-driven working style
Ability to give and act on feedback constructively

Nice to have

Experience with AI-assisted animation tools such as Cascadeur, Cartwheel, or similar
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration
Knowledge of combat and action game design
Experience with Blueprints or animation scripting
A passion for anime, dark fantasy, and action RPGs

How to Apply

Please send us the following:

Label “[KCAA]” in your subject line
Your CV or résumé
A portfolio or reel showcasing relevant games animation work
Your availability and earliest possible start date
Your annual salary expectation for full-time engagement (40 h/week)
Answer those 2 questions:
- Whats your experience with HumanIK in Maya?
- How long does it take you to produce: A. Walkcycle B. Sword swing to high polish ?

To help us process your application efficiently, please start your email subject line with “[KCAA]”.

About Kiagu Studios

A dark fantasy IP studio building across webnovel, webtoon, games, licensing, and co-development.

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