Merlino Games is currently seeking a highly skilled 3D Animator to work on the future of stealth action!
We are a small indie studio with members worldwide, working on a new stealth-action franchise. We are a small team but aiming very high, so we expect anyone who joins to be efficient, driven and be comfortable working outside their basic responsibilities.
This position is full-time, remote and open to any country.
We are looking for an experienced 3D Animator to join our growing studio for a full-time position. Your job will be to create gameplay animations for the player and enemies (and possibly other simple things like weapons), plus a few cutscene animations. You must be able to nail the feeling that our players will expect from a high quality stealth game. You must understand the basics of gameplay animation systems, real-time animation and ideally also UE5 integration. Finally, you will have to be able to communicate with the character artist to make your job more efficient.
Responsibilities
Create high quality gameplay and cutscene animations (3D)
Create your own rigs
Participate in the creative process by generating original ideas for animation
Self-manage and create your own efficient workflows
Capture your own reference footage and any other needed material to create your animations
Collaborate smoothly with our character artist and game director
Good communication, take feedback properly
Collaborate on the game as a whole, sometimes slightly outside of your basic responsibilities
Requirements & Skills
Experience creating realistic 3rd person action animations
At least one shipped 3rd person action game
Experience rigging models
Understanding of game animation workflow from source to engine - ideally within UE4 or 5
Independent and resourceful, able to manage yourself
Nice to Have
Experience with UE4/UE5 Animation Blueprints and Control Rig
Experience in a dynamic, efficient indie team where you might “wear many hats”
You love MGS, Splinter Cell or other stealth-action games
About Us
Merlino Games is a small game development studio that started in Mexico in 2020. Initially a solo developer, we are now transitioning into a full studio with members worldwide to create a premium indie stealth-action franchise.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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About Merlino Games
Merlino Games is a game development company, founded in 2020.
‘Merlino’ is the name of our founder’s dog.
I’m Antonio Freyre, the founder and Creative Director of Merlino Games. I live in Mexico and I create experiences with a unique perspective. I’m especially passionate about science fiction, stealth-action and minimalist storytelling.