Studio: Mighty Koi
Project: The Night Wanderer (Soulslike)
Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4

Mighty Koi is looking for a talented Lead Animator to join our team and work on our highly anticipated soulslike game, The Night Wanderer. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality animation, driving a team, and creating fluid, lifelike movements in a dark and challenging fantasy world, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the animation team, ensuring high-quality, consistent work across the board.

• Create realistic and dynamic character animations, including combat, movement, and interactions, in line with the Soulslike gameplay style.

• Establish workflows between animation and other creative departments

• Collaborate closely with the design, art, and programming teams to ensure animations are seamlessly integrated into the game’s mechanics.

• Oversee the animation pipeline, from concept to implementation, ensuring efficiency and adherence to project timelines.

• Work with Unreal Engine 5.4, leveraging tools such as the animation blueprint, motion capture data, and other advanced features.

• Ensure optimization of animations for multiple platforms (PC, consoles).

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Animator or Senior Animator in the gaming industry, preferably on a AAA or indie game.

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5.4, particularly in animation tools and pipeline.

• Excellent knowledge of character rigging, keyframe animation, and mocap integration.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and lead a team of animators.

• A passion for creating immersive, detailed animations that enhance gameplay.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience working on Soulslike or action RPGs.

• Familiarity with performance and optimization for various gaming platforms.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to animation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious project set in a rich, atmospheric world inspired by the Soulslike genre.

• Work with a creative and passionate team of developers and artists.

• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and bring your animation expertise to The Night Wanderer, apply now!

CV can also be sent: [email protected]