3D Animator & Rigger
- Petah Tikva, Israel
- Full-Time
- Remote
Job Description:
Join the team building Defcon Zero
Come define the look of the next generation of RTS. We are looking for a Senior 3D Animator & Rigger for Defcon Zero, our flagship strategy title. Its a gritty, high-fidelity RTS built on Unreal Engine 5.
We are looking for a versatile 3D animator who is a master of movement and a technical problem-solver. As an Animator at Triarts, you will be responsible for the entire pipeline of bringing our world to life - from rigging complex humanoids and creatures to animating mechanical units and transforming structures.
What you will do
- Create stable, production-ready body rigs for humans, animals, and mechanical assets.
- Design and execute high-quality, loopable gameplay animations for a wide variety of units.
- Bring vehicles and structures to life through deployments, mechanical transitions, and transformations.
- Ensure all assets are optimized for real-time performance and
- seamless integration into Unreal Engine 5.
- Work across different animation styles, from organic animal movement to rigid, mechanical precision.
REQUIREMENTS
Technical Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in game animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing both rigging and animation.
- Proficiency in Maya (preferred) or Blender.
- Solid understanding of IK/FK setups, skinning, and weight painting.
- Ability to rig and animate hard-surface models like vehicles, buildings,
and machinery. - Exceptional grasp of timing, weight, and silhouette for gameplay-oriented animations.
- Proven experience animating quadrupeds and animals, not just bipeds.
- Fluent in English (Written and Spoken).
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (Control Rig, State Machines)
- Knowledge of Python or scripting for rigging tools
- Genuine passion for RTS games and the strategy genre.
- Proficiency in Hebrew is a plus.
Who You Are:
- Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where clear communication is key.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and actively anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- View feedback as a vital tool for professional growth rather than personal criticism.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and a hunger to learn new tools and pipelines independently.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The Forefront of PC Dev: Break away from the mobile market. Join one of the few studios in Israel dedicated to building high-fidelity, hardcore PC strategy games using the latest Unreal Engine tech.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible model that balances in-studio collaboration with work-from-home focus time.
- A Veteran Team: Work alongside passionate developers who care deeply about the RTS genre and hold themselves to high artistic and technical standards.
- Growth Potential: Grow alongside the studio. As Defcon Zero expands, so does your influence and responsibility.
- Direct Impact: You aren't just a number in a massive hierarchy. Your work will directly shape the final game, and your contributions will be visible on screen.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated group of passionate gamers and artists. We cultivate a workspace that balances a friendly, grounded atmosphere with the rigorous professional standards required to ship a top-tier title.