Lead 3D Animator (World of Tanks)

Job Overview

Wargaming invites a Lead 3D Animator to join its top AAA project - World of Tanks!

It's a two-times Guinness award-winning vehicle action game with a 110-million army of loyal fans. World of Tanks is a cultural phenomenon that has entertained players worldwide for around 12 years!

We believe we have a solid and involved team that continually strives to be on the edge of the gaming industry. We are extremely passionate about Art and always looking for innovative ways and approaches to bring our ideas and vision to World of Tanks gamers. 

As a Lead 3D Animator, you will be responsible for bringing characters, environments, and objects to life through captivating and realistic animations. You will collaborate closely with your team and Art Director, to create visually stunning and immersive animations.

What will you do?

• Create high-quality 3D animations, including characters, animals, props, environment animations, facial animations.
• Create animations based on cloth physics (clothing, skirts, flags, etc.).
• Create animation concepts based on the script and game design.
• Rig characters, vehicles and props (using Advanced Skeleton).
• Film Mocap and cleanup Mocap data.
• Retargeting. Transfer of mocap data to a custom rig of any humanoid character.
• Integrate animations into the game engine (we use our own engine).

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience in game animation production.
• Strong knowledge in procedural and physics-based animation techniques.
• Skills in working with motion capture systems and integrating them into animation workflows.
• Proficiency in rigging and retargeting.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
• Proficiency in Keyframe animations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to continuously follow and learn about the game industry and the latest animation technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to challenges in a fast-paced development environment.
• A passion for gaming, art, and technology, and a drive to stay updated with the latest developments in the industry.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience in managing animation projects from conception to completion.
• Experience in leading and mentoring animation teams.
• Experience with creating scripts (i.e. Python & MEL)
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier
• Knowledge of procedural content generation tools like Houdini
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art, or a related field.

Work mode

Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Additional Vacation days on top of the statutory minimum dependent on years of service with Wargaming Group
• Up to 8 “Trust days” per calendar year that require no medical certificate 
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English clubs and platform for learning languages
• Premium Private Health Care 
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Commuting allowance
• Gym trainings / Wellness program  
• Personal Gaming Account 
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events 
• Seniority Awards  
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward  

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.