Company Description
X-Quick Software is an independent game development studio dedicated to creating immersive dark fantasy experiences. Founded by a passionate solo developer, we specialise in building atmospheric worlds with rich storytelling, engaging gameplay, and striking visuals. Our mission is to craft games that challenge players with relentless gameplay and haunting narratives, delivering memorable and impactful experiences. As a growing indie studio, we focus on innovation, quality, and community engagement to shape the future of dark fantasy gaming.
Role Description
This is a remote role for a Volunteer 3D Animator working on an Indie Dark Fantasy Shooter game. The 3D Animator will be responsible for creating and refining character animations, working with motion capture data, rigging models, and utilizing Blender for 3D animation. The animator will collaborate with other team members to bring the game's dark fantasy elements to life through dynamic and engaging animations.
Qualifications
* P
roficiency in 3D Animation and Animation techniques
* Experience with Motion Capture and Rigging
* Knowledge of Blender or Maya for 3D animation
* Strong attention to detail and creativity
* Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
* Passion for dark fantasy genres and indie game development
Responsibilities:
* Create
character and creature animations
(walk cycles, combat moves, idle, etc.)
* Animate
weapons and environmental interactions
(reloads, attacks, pickups)
* Collaborate with the art and design team to maintain a consistent style and quality
* Import and test animations in
Unreal Engine 5
* Work with the team on
iteration and feedback loops
to improve animation quality
Requirements:
* Experience with
3D animation tools
(Blender, Maya, or similar)
* Basic understanding of importing and implementing animations in
Unreal Engine 5
* Ability to work remotely and communicate clearly with the team on
Discord
* A collaborative mindset and a passion for dark fantasy and shooter games
* Availability to contribute consistently until the demo deadline
Nice to Have:
* Experience with
rigging
or
animation blueprints
in UE5
* Prior experience in indie or student projects
* A portfolio or examples of previous animation work
What We Offer:
* Credit for your work
in the demo and final game
* The chance to work on a
serious indie project
with a motivated team
* Potential opportunities for
paid work
once funding is secured — we already have one investor group watching our progress
* A creative and collaborative
Discord-based team environment
Important:
This is currently an
unpaid volunteer position
aimed at completing the vertical slice for investors.
If you're excited to help shape a dark fantasy world and gain valuable experience in a collaborative indie setting, we'd love to hear from you