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

  1. 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.
  2. Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible model that balances in-studio collaboration with work-from-home focus time.
  3. A Veteran Team: Work alongside passionate developers who care deeply about the RTS genre and hold themselves to high artistic and technical standards.
  4. Growth Potential: Grow alongside the studio. As Defcon Zero expands, so does your influence and responsibility.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.