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Character & creature animator – unreal engine 5 (dark fantasy game)

Preston (Lancashire)
X-Quick Software
Animator
£40,000 - £60,000 a year
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

We're seeking a
talented Character & Creature Animator
to join our passionate team working on a
dark fantasy action game
.


What we're looking for

* Experience with
animation workflows in Unreal Engine 5
(Sequencer, Animation Blueprints, State Machines).
* Skilled in animating
humanoid characters
and/or
creature rigs
(quadrupeds, monstrous designs, etc.).
* Ability to bring weight, style, and personality to both playable characters and enemies.
* Understanding of
animation pipelines
(rigging knowledge is a plus).
* A passion for dark, atmospheric fantasy worlds.


What you'll be doing

* Create and polish
character and creature animations
(idle, walk/run cycles, attacks, special moves, etc.).
* Collaborate with designers and programmers to ensure animations feel responsive in gameplay.
* Work closely with 3D artists to maintain consistency in style and tone.
* Help define the
animation style
that will bring the world of our game to life.


Why join us?

* Work on a
unique dark fantasy project
with a motivated indie team.
* Contribute ideas and leave your
signature on the game's identity
.
* A rare opportunity to gain experience and showcase your work in a professional demo build.
* Possibility for
paid work opportunities
if the demo succeeds with our investors (4–5 week development milestone).

If you're passionate about breathing life into characters and monsters and want to be part of a team that values
talent over credentials
, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by messaging us directly with your portfolio/reel.

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