[Hiring] Senior 3D Animator & Rigger @Xsolla

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior 3D Animator & Rigger who is passionate about creating realistic, high-quality animations and technically complex rigs for real-time projects. You enjoy working at the intersection of animation and tech — bringing characters and creatures to life while building the systems that support them.

You have a strong understanding of animal movement and behavior, and you’re comfortable taking ownership of the full animation process — from crafting believable motion to implementing and fine-tuning it in Unreal Engine.

You’re also confident on the technical side:

• Working with MetaHuman rigs
• Exploring facial animation workflows (including MetaHuman Animator)
• Building advanced rigs for animals, including muscle simulation
• Using existing auto-rig tools or developing custom solutions

Responsibilities

• Create realistic animal animations (locomotion, behavior, reactions)
• Ideally work with Animation Blueprints in Unreal Engine
• Set up state machines and blend spaces
• Integrate animations into gameplay in collaboration with programmers
• Work with IK, root motion, and physically accurate movement
• Optimize animations for real-time performance
• Maintain a high level of realism and visual quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in 3D animation (games / real-time / simulators)
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4 / UE5)
• Excellent understanding of animal anatomy and movement
• Experience with Maya, Blender, or MotionBuilder
• Understanding of Animation Blueprints, IK, and retargeting
• Experience with Motion Matching
• Ability to work independently and make animation decisions
• English: working proficiency (Upper-Intermediate or higher)

Nice to Have

• Experience working on simulators or realistic projects
• Experience with motion capture (including animals)
• Experience with Control Rig in Unreal Engine
• Experience optimizing animations for performance
• Experience with plugins and custom solutions in UE5

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Personalized career roadmap for each employee
• Investment in professional development through training and educational opportunities
• Supportive environment prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being