3D Animator

**About DECA Games**:
We believe that games should be played for decades but many are abandoned even when a loyal community is screaming to keep them alive. **DECA** specializes in acquiring games from other developers and reinvigorating them to continue to entertain for decades. When other studios see an old game, we see a fantastic set of problems to solve and a huge opportunity.

**DECA** is a remote company with over 300 people in over 30 countries globally. **DECA** is also a part of the Embracer Group, the largest public gaming company in Europe.

**About our culture**:
This is a **remote** position. You can work from anywhere within Europe in the CET timezone (9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CET).

**About the role**:
We are looking for a passionate **3D Animator** for one of our most beloved games, Neverwinter You'll help breathe life into the Forgotten Realms through high-quality, responsive, and visually compelling animations. Your work will directly impact the feel, immersion, and personality of the game's living world. You'll collaborate with a passionate team to animate characters, creatures and mounts that resonate with D\&D fans and MMO players alike.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create polished, dynamic animations for characters, enemies, companions and mounts within Neverwinter's fast-paced action combat system.
- Work closely with game designers, character artists, and engineers to ensure animations support gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
- Integrate animations into the game engine, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent motion across a variety of races and classes.
- Participate in animation reviews and respond constructively to feedback from leads and peers.

**Requirements**:

- At least 2+ years of experience as a 3D Animator in game development - at least one shipped title; MMO or RPG experience is a strong plus.
- Skilled in 3D animation tools (experience with 3DSMax is a plus), including rigging and skinning workflows
- Strong grasp of creature and humanoid animation, with attention to combat timing and motion readability
- Familiarity with real-time engine constraints and best practices for animation optimization
- A portfolio demonstrating both technical ability and artistic range, especially in fantasy or stylized animation.
- Passion for the Neverwinter universe and/or Dungeons & Dragons IP is a major advantage

**Benefits**:

- Remote first company culture.
- Flexible work hours to support a personal work-life balance.
- Online language classes: English, German, French, Spanish, etc.
- Working in a multicultural environment with people from over 30 different countries.
- Flat hierarchies with an open-door policy.