Technical Animator

Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent gamedev studio, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Thanks to the cooperative work of talented teams, our games are available for major platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Best known for the popular Sherlock Holmes series, we aim to create immersive single-player experiences that stay with players after they put down the gamepad. With millions of players worldwide, Frogwares continues to develop a rich portfolio for the new generation of gamers.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Action, Adventure

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Our studio is looking for a Technical Animator to work on many existing and future NPCs in various scenarios. Candidates should have a solid artistic/visual aesthetic sense and deep technical knowledge of animation and programming.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience in the same position;

• Good knowledge of Python/MEL.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with animation and motion capture data, animation principles, and body mechanics.

• Familiar with creating and setting up cloth simulations in UE4/5.

• Knowledge of game production pipeline and Unreal Engine.

• Experience with MetaHuman will be a plus

  Responsibilities:

• Create custom tools and scripts to increase the productivity and efficiency of the animation and character modeling, team. Provide technical support for the tools and engine.

• Interact closely with animators and other TA/TDs to maintain and improve our proprietary animation tools.

• Animation assets updates using Maya, MotionBuilder, or Python batch tools.

• Assist with skinning and rigging of characters, including setups for weapons, and specialized custom rigs in Maya and MotionBuilder or UE5

• Establishing and maintaining the animation workflow, folders, naming conventions, and engine-related structures.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Office within 5 minutes of walking from “Pochaina” subway station;

• Remote work;

• Competitive salary;

• Paid sick leaves;

• Cheerful, friendly, creative collective;

• Support in learning and career advancement.