Intermediate 3D Animation Designer (Blender/Unreal Engine 5/Maya) - FT Freelance - Worldwide

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Animator to create a series of 15-20 dynamic animations for a stylized horse character within a game developed in Unreal Engine 5. Your work will be pivotal in bringing a lifelike and playful presence to the horse character, contributing to a gaming experience reminiscent of the style seen in Crash Bandicoot 4.

Responsibilities

• Rig the horse model to prepare it for animation, ensuring versatile movement capabilities.
• Develop a range of animations including Walk, Run, Trot, Jump, Stumble, Win Expression, and Lose Expression, among others.
• Import and integrate the created animations into Unreal Engine 5, ensuring they meet technical requirements and perform seamlessly within the game's environment.
• Ensure the animations are expressive and convey the playful nature of the horse while maintaining realistic equine characteristics.
• Implement facial animations to enhance the character's expressiveness and engagement.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in character rigging and animation, particularly using Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to create emotive and playful animations that align with a stylized artistic direction.
• Strong understanding of horse anatomy and movement to ensure realistic animation.
• Proficiency in facial animation techniques to enhance character expressions.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the animation style and mechanics of games similar to Crash Bandicoot 4.
• Experience in working with stylized character designs in a gaming context.