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(Senior) 3D Animator (f/m/d)

KLANG IS AN ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY THROUGH VARIOUS FORMS OF MEDIA. WE AIM TO PRESENT DEEP, MEANINGFUL SUBJECT MATTER AND GAMEPLAY IN A WAY THAT'S CAPTIVATING, EASY-TO-DIGEST, AND ENTERTAINING FOR ALL AGES.

At the heart of Klang is SEED, a large-scale, persistent virtual world that we believe will redefine the MMO landscape and have a positive impact on our species.

We aspire to bring people together through engaging media experiences and by building strong communities.

Klang is looking for a 3D Animator (f/m/d) whose passion for characters is seen and felt by others. We are looking for individuals who are self-structured and have a strong understanding of the aesthetics of visual communication to create authentic and lively animations. If you want to work on an ambitious and ground-breaking project we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Requirements

What you will do:

• Animate characters with believable behaviors, reflecting many different emotional states and personalities, while maintaining SEED’s specific naturalistic and minimalistic animation style
• Animate objects and machines that have different mechanics
• Comprehend and implement the Art Director’s and Lead Animator’s briefs and iterate on animations based on feedback
• Ensure quality and performance of animations given the technical and visual criteria

Who we think will be a great fit:

• 3+ years experience as a video game animator. Preferably a MMO, Mobile, or Simulation game
• Proven experience in animation/fine arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of physical motion, gravity, weight and balance
• Familiarity with Maya and the Unity Engine
• Enthusiastic about human behavior, having a strong understanding of animation principles
• Curiosity, joy for discovery, and openness to a creative, flexible working environment
• Positive attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project and requirements
• Growth mindset, comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback

Bonus:

• Scripting knowledge in Maya
• MoCap Experience

Benefits

• An opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project from its inception with a lot of room for professional and personal development
• Competitive salary and 27 days of paid vacation
• Monthly public transport travel pass
• Monthly company co-contributions to private pensions
• Reimbursement for physical health activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health support
• Flexible office hours (with core hours)
• Our own cafeteria serving free lunches daily - once we are back at the office
• Monthly team events and activities
• A dog-friendly office, adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs and mobile aircon units for hot summers
• Healthy snacks and drinks in the office

We explicitly encourage applications from applicants from groups underrepresented in games/tech spaces. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.

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