Mid-Level to Senior Animator( m / f / d ) in Berlin bei Hekate GmbH

We are looking to expand our team with new talents.
Since all job listings are inhouse applicants must have a European citizenship as we require a relocation to Berlin/Germany.

We usually have a first call via Skype or Discord.
Speaking German is a plus but not a necessity.

Please do not send us speculative applications, as we won’t reply to them.

What we offer:

• Work on an exciting new IP
• Fair compensation
• Becoming a key member of one of the most exciting games startup in Berlin
• Ambitious team with flat hierarchy but good structures
• Flexible work hours & remote work are possible
• Crunch avoiding philosophy
• Reasonable creative freedom
• Highly skilled, friendly and motivated colleagues
• Large office space, well-equipped workplace in the heart of Berlin
• Regular Team Events
• Everyday benefits like free water, coffee, fresh fruits

We need a talented mid-level animator, that is able to create rigs, high quality key frame animations and an effective Maya to UE4 pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility and ownership of all animation aspects
  regarding the production
• Setting up the necessary development environment
• Contributing to the structure, code and naming convention of the project
• Coordinating with external freelancers
• Close collaboration with the in house Design- Art- and Sound Department
• Constantly improving and advocating the in house pipeline
• Delivering timely and high-quality results.
• Actively seeking out, incorporating and providing feedback to and from the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2-6 years of experience working in the games industry
• At least two projects created in UE4
• Exceptional feeling for movements and timing
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 animation pipeline
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Deep understanding of the sequencer in UE4

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Game Design
• 3D modeling and texturing skills
• Drawing skills
• Very structured & organized
• Fluid spoken and written communication skills in English
• Excellent Time management, Creative Process and Production Process skills
• Bachelor level education in a related field

Other optional Experience:

• Experience working on FPS or horror game

Please send us an e-mail