Senior Animator

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for a talented Animator to join the World of Tanks Modern Armor team. In this role you will take ownership of creating and implementing high-quality character animations, working across the full animation pipeline from rigging and mocap data to in-engine integration.

Reports to

Art Director

What will you do?

• Create character animations for the game
• Work with Mocap data
• Rig characters and props
• Integrate your work into the game engine
• Work with Art Director, Producer, Animators to achieve the best results
• Be proactive, participate in team discussions, evaluate your work

What are we looking for?

• Proven keyframe animation experience in the gaming industry
• Portfolio of your work displaying your abilities as an animator
• Basic skills in character rigging
• Knowledge of principles of animations (timing, spacing, staging etc.) and good understanding in how to use it with stylized or realistic animations
• Good motivation, being a team player and having a problem solving mindset
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Ability to collaborate with outsourcing partners, review animation quality, and provide clear feedback
• Genuine passion for animation and bringing characters to life
• Strong motivation, curiosity, and willingness to continue growing as an animator

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 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.

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- Create high-quality character animations for the game - Work with Mocap data - Rig characters and props - Integrate animation work into the game engine - Collaborate with Art Director, Producer, and other Animators - Be proactive, participate in team discussions, and evaluate your work - Possess proven keyframe animation experience in the gaming industry - Showcase a portfolio demonstrating animation abilities - Have basic skills in character rigging - Possess knowledge of animation principles (timing, spacing, staging) for stylized or realistic animations - Demonstrate motivation, teamwork, and a problem-solving mindset