About the role
Why us? welevel is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors. We are developing Solid River , the first AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics in the late game, set in a medieval, procedurally generated world with AI-driven NPCs. Here’s what makes us stand out: Inspiring Work Environment : A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration. Competitive
Compensation : We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages. Innovative Technology : Work with the latest tools and technologies to push boundaries and make the impossible possible. Your Role We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team onsite in Munich. This role is critical in bringing our AI-driven characters and creatures to life, ensuring fluid, believable, and immersive animations that elevate the player experience. You will work closely with designers, engineers, and AI specialists to craft high-quality animations that respond dynamically to in-game events.
Responsibilities Create and implement high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for characters, creatures, and objects in a dynamic survival game environment. Work closely with AI and gameplay programmers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly with NPC behaviors and procedural systems. Develop compelling combat, traversal, and interaction animations that enhance player immersion. Collaborate with designers and artists to maintain a consistent animation style that aligns with the game’s artistic direction. Optimize animations for real-time performance while maintaining quality. Use Unreal Engine and custom animation tools to ensure smooth animation blending and transitions. Provide mentorship and feedback to junior animators, sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Gameplay Animator in the gaming industry, with at least one shipped AAA game. Proficiency in Maya, MotionBuilder, or Blender for animation creation. Strong experience working with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred), including animation blueprints. Deep understanding of human and creature locomotion, weight, and anatomy. Experience with motion capture pipelines, cleanup, and integration. Knowledge of procedural animation techniques and AI-driven animation is a plus. Onsite position (EU work authorization required). Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced development environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for high-quality animation.