Animator – Open Application | Animateur - candidature libre

Technical Animator or Rigger – Open Application | Animateur technique ou de squelettage - candidature ouverte

Larian Studios

(Version française ci-dessous) Thank you for your interest in a career at Larian Studios! We’re always looking to connect with talented and passionate developers — especially those with expertise in technical animation or rigging. While we may not have an immediate opening at this time, by applying to this listing, you're expressing your interest in being considered for future opportunities at Larian Studios. As a Technical Animator or Rigger in our open application, you may be contacted when a role opens up that aligns with your skills and experience. These roles typically involve creating and maintaining animation rigs, supporting the animation pipeline, building animation tools and logic in-engine and optimizing animations to ensure smooth and realistic character movement. We encourage you to use this opportunity to tell us about yourself — your background and skill! In the meantime, please continue to check our Careers page regularly for any new positions that match your interests and skill set. We appreciate your interest in Larian and look forward to the possibility of working together in the future. ------------------------------------------ Merci de vouloir rejoindre Larian Studios! Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de développeurs et développeuses passionnés et talentueux, surtout s'ils possèdent une expertise dans le domaine de l'animation technique ou du squelettage. Bien qu'il n'y ait pas de poste à pourvoir dans l'immédiat, vous pouvez manifester votre intérêt pour de futures opportunités au sein de Larian Studios en postulant à cette annonce. Lorsqu'un poste correspondant à vos compétences et à votre expérience dans le domaine de l'animation technique ou du squelettage se libérera, nous serons ainsi susceptibles de vous contacter. Ces postes impliquent généralement de créer et maintenir des squelettes d'animation, de participer au processus de production des animations, de créer des outils et une logique d'animation dans le moteur et d'optimiser les animations afin de garantir des mouvements de personnage fluides et réalistes. Nous vous encourageons à profiter de cette occasion pour nous parler de vous, de votre parcours et de vos compétences! En attendant, nous vous invitons à consulter régulièrement notre page consacrée aux carrières pour prendre connaissance des offres d'emploi qui pourraient correspondre à vos intérêts et à vos compétences. Merci de l'intérêt que vous portez à Larian. Nous espérons avoir la possibilité de travailler ensemble à l'avenir.

2D Animator/VFX Artist

ELKAB Studios AB

Do you want to be part of creating fantastic, unique and entertaining iGaming experiences in a competitive global market? We are looking for a talented 2D Animator/VFX Artist with a strong passion for bringing life, entertainment and excitement to our growing games portfolio.ELK is a leading developer in the iGaming industry, known for our innovative, visually stunning, and critically acclaimed game titles and IPs. We push the boundaries of gameplay and visual fidelity, setting new standards in the iGaming world. ABOUT THE ROLE: We take great pride in creating and offering our players a wide range of different art styles and themes in our iGames. A typical work week as a 2D Animator can consist of: Effect creation: Create eye catching VFX and 2D animations that will make symbols, objects, characters, etc. come to life! Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other animators, artists and programmers to collaboratively build “best in class” iGames. Communication: Partner with the Art Director to follow the unique theme of each game. Be open to feedback and take the initiative to independently enhance and perfect your work, while still ensuring it aligns with the creative vision. Innovation: Push the boundaries of what is possible in the realms of iGames to create visually stunning and memorable experiences. WHO ARE YOU?  We believe you are a passionate animator with an eye for details and the urge and ideas to make the best looking iGaming experiences ever. You are creative and innovative and aim to find solutions which maximize the game experience in relation to the technical limitations. To thrive with us, you need to be a team player with a good ability to handle feedback and work together with different disciplines. You are self-driven, and responsible and strive to develop your skill and others constantly. It is important that you are organized and solution-oriented with the ability to tackle challenges and solve problems with a strong sense of ownership and deliver on deadlines.QUALIFICATIONS: 🔸 Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience creating 2D animations and VFX with focus on mobile within the gaming or similar industry. 🔸 Software skills: Strong knowledge of After Effects. Meritorious if you have experience in Photoshop and Spine. 🔸 Portfolio: A captivating portfolio/showreel demonstrating excellent animation abilities including the impactful use of VFX. 🔸 Creativity: A passion for animation and a sharp eye for detail are essential, along with the ability to adapt to various art styles. Your understanding of timing will be crucial, as you’ll create the level of excitement for the players. 🔸 Passion for Gaming: A passion for video games and an understanding of what makes them visually engaging and immersive. 🔸 Language: The ideal candidate will possess excellent English language skills, both in written and verbal communication, as this is essential for daily tasks and collaboration. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus but not required. WE OFFER:  An ever-changing opportunity to explore different art styles, concepts, and themes together with highly skilled creatives in various crafts. Our project cycles are short, and you will be able to thrive in your creativity and passion by creating a range of visually stunning, unforgettable iGaming experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. An on-site setting at our awesome office, 2 minutes from T-Centralen in Stockholm, where you get to meet and collaborate with 170 nice colleagues every day. If this is you, please fill in your application below and include your showreel and CV. For the right candidate, the recruitment process includes: interviews (digitally and at our studio), as well as a work assignment. We will fill the position as soon as we have found the right candidate, so do not hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible! Please note that our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a small summer break during the month of July. The selection will be paused during this period. Please note that ELK Studios does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance!

Senior 3D Character Artist (World of Tanks Console)

Wargaming

JOB OVERVIEW Wargaming is looking for an experienced Senior 3D Character Artist to join the World of Tanks Modern Armor team. In this role, you'll create high-quality, realistic character assets for a live AAA console game, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver visually compelling art and technically optimized content. You can find more information about the game's characters at the link below. REPORTS TO Art Director WHAT WILL YOU DO? * Create high-quality, game-ready 3D characters in a realistic art style, from sculpting to final in-game assets * Produce high-poly and low-poly models, UVs, textures, and materials that meet artistic and technical requirements * Collaborate closely with Concept Artists, Technical Artists, Animators, and other disciplines to deliver visually compelling character assets * Maintain a high level of visual quality and ensure assets meet performance budgets and production standards * Review and provide constructive feedback on character assets created by other artists * Contribute to the improvement of character creation pipelines, workflows, and technical processes * Troubleshoot asset-related issues and optimize character models for console platforms * Manage collaboration with the outsourced team, including task assignment, progress tracking, and providing feedback WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * 4+ years of professional experience creating 3D characters for games, with a focus on realistic style * Strong skills in high-poly and low-poly modeling, retopology, UV mapping, baking, and optimization * Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Blender, Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter * Good understanding of anatomy, realistic forms, and PBR workflows * Understanding of animation-ready topology and technical requirements for game characters * Experience using version control systems such as Perforce or SVN * Advanced English (B2) or higher, as all day-to-day communication within the team is conducted in English WHAT WOULD WE LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO? * We'd love to see a portfolio focused on realistic or semi realistic 3D character art, with military-themed work being a strong plus WORK MODE * Onsite or hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)  * Please note: this position is open in Serbia, Lithuania, and Cyprus. We do not provide support with work authorization or immigration paperwork. At the time of application, you must already have the legal right to work in one of these locations. The only exception is Belgrade, where we can provide support in certain cases BENEFITS Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include: * Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum * Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) * Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits   * Premium Private Health Insurance * Career development and education opportunities within the company * English clubs and platform for learning languages * Mental well-being program (iFeel) * Commuting allowance * Company events * FitPass membership * Discounts for employees * Personal Gaming Account * Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office * On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks * 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. ABOUT WARGAMING  Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz. Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.