WHY US?

welevel is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors. We are developing Solid River, the first AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics in the late game, set in a medieval, procedurally generated world with AI-driven NPCs.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages.
• Innovative Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies to push boundaries and make the impossible possible.

REQUIREMENTS

Justify your significant experience in the production of AAA games, on current / new generation consoles as a Game Designer and have the following skills

• 3+ years of experience in technical animation, preferably in the games industry.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including the Animation Blueprint system.
• Strong understanding of rigging, skinning, IK/FK setups, and physics-based animation.
• Experience with motion capture pipelines and implementing mocap data in real-time environments.
• Familiarity with procedural animation techniques and tools such as Control Rig.
• Strong proficiency in Python, MEL, or Blueprint scripting for automating animation tasks.
• Experience with character physics, ragdoll setups, and blendspaces.
• Solid knowledge of game animation principles, including timing, weight, and secondary motion.
• Ability to work closely with both animators and engineers to bring animations to life.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership over animation systems.
• Onsite position (EU work authorization required).

ABOUT US

welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We’re creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we’re on a mission to reshape the future of gaming

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a Technical Animator to bridge the gap between animation and engineering, ensuring our characters and creatures move fluidly and respond dynamically in our immersive world. As a key player in our development team, you will work closely with animators, riggers, and engineers to develop cutting-edge animation systems, optimize pipelines, and implement real-time solutions that enhance gameplay experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain animation systems, tools, and workflows in Unreal Engine 5.
• Create, refine, and optimize character rigs, skinning, and deformation for humanoid and non-humanoid characters.
• Implement real-time procedural animation solutions for AI-driven NPCs.
• Work closely with animators to create fluid and responsive character movements.
• Collaborate with programmers to integrate animation features into the game engine.
• Optimize animation assets and systems for performance while maintaining high fidelity.
• Develop and maintain state machines, blend trees, and animation graphs.
• Research and implement the latest techniques in motion matching, procedural animation, and IK/FK systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug animation-related technical challenges.