Senior 3D Animator

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena,Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, 11×11, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior 3D Animator for one of the studio's leading projects - SPINE.

SPINE is a story-driven action movie with lots of cinematic cut-scenes, from chases, gunfights and hand-to-hand combat to in-depth dialog, emotional interactions and character experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Character Animation;

• Working with mock-ups;

• Gradual exploration of internal Cascadeur development;

• Working on gaming projects, cutscenes and full CG videos.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent understanding of animation principles;

• 3+years of experience in animation creation for games or films;

• Knowledge of Maya;

• Understating of animation rigs and animation tools;

• Receptiveness to constructive criticism and understanding of the iterative process;

• Good communication skills;

• Great interest in computer games and animated films;

• Basic skills in working with Unity or Unreal Engine;

• Fluent communication with Russian.

What would be a plus:

• Rigging, Skinning;

• Python/MEL;

• Artistic education.

We offer:

• A great team with a friendly, informal work environment where we share interests, play video games together, and organize internal events (game jams, tournaments, and meetups)

• Opportunities for professional development, including participation in specialized conferences and educational events

• Work remotely from anywhere. Working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (GMT+3, including a 1-hour break), with the option to adjust

• Support for personal growth: English courses, psychologist sessions and various educational programs

• Internal coins you can collect and exchange for unique merch in our store

If you don’t hear from us within 7-10 days, it means we won’t be moving forward with your application this time. We truly appreciate your interest in our company and the time you took to apply. Thank you!