We are Morning Crescent, a new, fully remote indie video game company, working on our first title, Deicide. It is a semi-stylized boss rush game with a twist on the Ancient Egyptian gods. We are looking for a talented 3D game Rigger/Animator to bring these characters and memorable fights to life full-time.

Responsibilities :

• Rig/skin the different characters/props models and work in collaboration with the 3D Artist and Programmer to make sure everything works accordingly in game.
• Animate humanoids and creatures of different shapes and sizes, some with wings, tails, etc...
• Come up with unique animations with a lot of personality for each boss based on the ideas of the Creative and Art Directors.
• Create epic in-game cinematic animations and set up cameras/shots based on the storyboard and feedback of the creative teams, with some creative freedom.

Requirements :

• Portfolio / Showreel showing your work.
• A strong understanding of animation concepts, such as demonstrating intense poses, timing, and weight.
• Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and combat animations.
• Experience with facial animations and expressions on humanoids
• Experienced keyframe animator
• Rigging/Skinning expertise
• Experience with addressing feedback and working with a team.

Nice to have :

• Worked professionally on a video game involving combat as a gameplay animator.
• Experience with VFX animation, especially 2D VFX animation
• Experience working with Unity

We offer :

• Flexible working hours with a 4-day workweek
• Fully remote work
• Competitive salary and profit sharing
• Very inclusive and welcoming environment
• Small and friendly team

To apply :

To apply, please send us an email recruitment@morningcrescent.com with your CV/résumé and your portfolio/showreel.