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 skilled Senior Animator (Mocap + Keyframe) to bring our characters and creatures to life with high-quality, realistic animations. You will work closely with tech artists, AI programmers and game designers to ensure smooth integration of animations into gameplay.
Responsibilities Create high-quality motion capture and keyframe animations for players, NPCs, and creatures. Coordinate, process and clean motion capture animations, enhancing performance while maintaining realism. Work closely with tech artists, AI programmers and game designers to ensure seamless animation transitions and fluid character movements. Create or enhance animations in Unreal Engine 5, using Control Rigs and the Sequencer. Develop and maintain animation pipelines, ensuring efficiency and high-quality standards. Collaborate with tech artists, AI programmers and game designers to refine animations for combat, locomotion, and interactions.
Requirements 3+ years of experience in game animation, preferably in AAA or high-quality indie projects. Expertise in motion capture pipelines, including data cleanup and retargeting. Strong skills in keyframe animation, with an eye for weight, timing, and natural motion. Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Control Rig and the Sequencer. Experience working with Maya, MotionBuilder, or Blender for animation production. Understanding of character rigs, IK/FK systems, and physics-based animations. A strong artistic eye with technical problem-solving skills. Fluent in English (German is a plus). Onsite position.