The job is for a Lead Material Artist to join a game development team in either Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, United Kingdom. The Lead Material Artist will be responsible for creating a library of next-gen materials for use in the team's projects, leading and guiding a team of material artists, and collaborating with the Art Director to define, develop, and maintain the game library of base materials for both environment and character assets. The Lead Material Artist will work closely with the Lead Environment Artist and Lead Character Artist to create the best possible result in the final game and with Production to set realistic goals for milestone deliverables and supervise their progress. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in the game industry, excellent knowledge of Substance Designer and Zbrush, PBR texturing pipelines, and sculpting, drawing, or painting in the classic technique. The job also requires advanced written and spoken English, a secondary school or university degree at Graphic Arts or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge, and knowledge of computer games. Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, Photogrammetry, 3ds Max, Maya, or other modeling software, and some tracking/scheduling tool (Jira, Shotgun, Trello, etc) is a plus. The job offers a permanent contract and the opportunity to work on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment.

JOB TITLE:         Lead Material Artist
LOCATION:        Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, United Kingdom
FUNCTION:        Art
REPORTS TO:    Art Director 
CONTRACT:       Permanent 
  
We are looking for a talented Material artist to join our team. Someone to help us create library of next gen materials to use in our projects. S/he will lead and guide team of material artists and in collaboration with the Art Director, define, develop and maintain the game library of base materials for both environment and character assets. The Lead Material Artist works closely with Lead Environment Artist and Lead Character Artist to create the best possible result in the final game and with Production to set realistic goals for milestone deliverables and supervise their progress.
 
What You Will Do: 
<ul>
<li>Work with the Lead Environment Artist and Lead Character Artist to create all necessary base materials that fulfill technical and visual requirements</li>
<li>Oversee and improve studio material creation pipelines including exploration of new techniques and technologies</li>
<li>Supervise all members of Material art team including task assignments and feedback, regular performance reviews and training of less experienced colleagues</li>
<li>Participate in hiring process for new Material team candidates</li>
<li>Adapt to the concept and style of the project</li>
<li>Collaborate with other Art departments</li>
</ul>
  
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit: 
<ul>
<li>Impressive portfolio demonstrating strong artistic abilities</li>
<li>Minimum five years of experience in game industry and at least one released project</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge Substance Designer and Zbrush</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of PBR texturing pipelines</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of sculpting, drawing or painting in the classic technique</li>
<li>Advanced written and spoken English</li>
<li>Secondary school or university degree at Graphic Arts or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge</li>
<li>Knowledge of computer games</li>
</ul>
  
Nice To Have: 
<ul>
<li>Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5</li>
<li>Experience with Photogrammetry</li>
<li>Experience with 3ds Max, Maya or other modelling software</li>
<li>Experience with some tracking/scheduling tool (Jira, Shotgun, Trello, etc)</li>
<li>Interest in developing video games </li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, breathtaking nature –  a few steps away.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a 30 second walk from Brighton station.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.
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Hangar 13, an internal 2K development studio, is seeking talented university students or graduates for a fixed-term internship in TechArt, Animation, Engineering, Design, VFX, Cinematics, or QA in Brno or Prague, Czech Republic. The interns will work under the supervision of experienced professionals and will be responsible for creating visually stunning effects and behavior for interactive assets, creating computer animations of characters and objects, participating in the development of low-level systems, and more. The ideal candidates should have a portfolio demonstrating strong artistic/technical abilities, communicative knowledge of English, and a passion for video games. The company offers a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers individuals to take risks and redefine what's possible. The internship is open to candidates with experience in 3D modeling packages, classic animation principles, C++, and other recommended skills. The company never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews.

JOB TITLE:          Internship (TechArt/Animation/Engineering/Design/VFX/Cinematics/QA)
LOCATION:         Brno or Prague, Czech Republic
FUNCTION:         TechArt/Animation/Engineering/Design/VFX/Cinematics/QA
REPORTS TO:    Lead of the function
CONTRACT:       Fixed Term
 
What We Need: We are looking for talented university students or graduates with some creative or technical game development specialization able to improve themselves quickly under supervision of experienced professionals.
 
What You Will Do (just examples):
<ul>
<li>Technical Artist (Shaders/Dynamics/Simulations): Work with the Engineering to understand technical requirements and limitations of the engine and hardware and our expectations. Work with Art, Design, VFX and Animation to understand content needs of the game. Create visually stunning effects and behavior for interactive assets.</li>
<li>Animator: Create computer animations of characters and objects based on the screenplay/design of the game and take care of their quality and functionality in the game. Based on their skills, animators specialize in game animations of characters and objects, animations of facial gestures, and processing film sequences.</li>
<li>Software Engineer: Participate in the development of low-level systems like streaming, generic serialization, component system, physics integration and more while using the latest consoles and PC hardware. Work with proprietary existing software technology and build a new technology in order to fulfil the project’s technical requirements. Investigate and apply performance improvements in our engine and game system.</li>
<li>Designer</li>
<li>VFX Artist</li>
<li>Concept Artist</li>
<li>Cinematic Editor</li>
<li>QA Technician</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:
What we need for every of these roles:
<ul>
<li>Portfolio demonstrating strong artistic/technical abilities</li>
<li>Communicative knowledge of English</li>
<li>Genuine team player with a positive attitude</li>
<li>Passion for videogames</li>
</ul>
 And for
<ul>
<li>Technical Artist: Experience with 3D modelling packages like 3ds Max, Maya or Houdini. Strong ability to learn new areas of development.  Other recommended skills: Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Max Script, VB, …). Knowledge of HLSL. Knowledge of current real-time render techniques. Understanding material authoring for physically based rendering pipelines. Experience with other in-house or public shader editor. Experience in VFX and dynamics. Knowledge of linear algebra.</li>
<li>Animator: Animation reel demonstrating strong animation ability. Knowledge of classic animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques. Knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.</li>
<li>Software Engineer: Experience working on core systems. Expertise in C++. Good OO design. Strong 3D math and algorithm skills. Ability to research, analyse and optimize the code to meet performance requirements. Ability to learn and master new technologies and code. Ability to quickly and effectively understand and work with other programmers’ code.   Other recommended skills: Experience with multi-processor programming. Experience working on multi-platform software projects. Experience developing for game consoles (Xbox One and PS4); preferably action, FPS or 3PS titles, and open world games. Experience or interest in procedural generation techniques.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), Novato (California), and Brighton (UK), working collaboratively as one team.
Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment.
At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional.
We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible,
Where your inquisitive nature is nourished —
A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be.
So bring your talent,
Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity,
And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
<h6>Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com, hangar13games.com and 2kczech.com accounts.</h6>
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The job is for a Senior Technical Animator in the Animation department of a game development company. The position is permanent and can be located in Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, UK. The ideal candidate should have experience with Unreal Engine, Maya, Motionbuilder, and animation systems such as Animation Blueprints, Mecanim, Morpheme, or comparable systems. They should also be able to develop animation blueprints, create animation and art tools, and manage animation databases. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate across multiple locations effectively. The company is Hangar 13, an internal 2K development studio based in four locations, and they are looking for people who are driven by curiosity and willing to explore new territory.

JOB TITLE:          Senior Technical Animator
LOCATION:          Brno or Prague, Czech Republic or Brighton, UK
FUNCTION:          Animation
REPORTS TO:     Lead Technical Animator
CONTRACT:        Permanent
  We are looking for a skilled Technical Animator who is adept at problem-solving, supportive of the Animation team in its daily needs, and highly experienced with the Unreal Engine. Candidates should be comfortable developing the animation blueprints and implementing ad hoc fixes that are needed for rapid game animation prototyping. They should also be comfortable adapting to novel animation systems and be able to aid in the implementation of new animation technology. Most importantly, we are looking for someone responsive, self-initiating, and who works well with others.
 
What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Work inside the Unreal Engine to set and develop the gameplay animation blueprints</li>
<li>Collaborate interdepartmentally to establish, refine, and optimize animation pipelines and procedures.</li>
<li>Create Animation and Art tools for artists and animators, using relevant scripting languages such as Python.</li>
<li>Work with all aspects of the animation export and implementation pipeline.</li>
<li>Work with animators to resolve any roadblocks to their workflow.</li>
<li>Work with TDs to integrate final and intermediate rigs in-game.</li>
<li>Manage online Animation databases, including cleaning up obsolete data and optimizing workflow.</li>
<li>Communicate with Design and Engineering to better anticipate and advise on animation-related technical issues.</li>
<li>Help generate and set up assets needed for the game’s animation systems. This includes overlays, mirror tables, character templates, and designing animation system flow through visual scripting.</li>
</ul>
 
 Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:
<ul>
<li>Expert knowledge of Maya, Motionbuilder, or similar 3D packages.</li>
<li>Experience building animation systems such as Animation Blueprints, Mecanim, Morpheme, or comparable systems.</li>
<li>Experience managing and updating animation pipeline tools.</li>
<li>5+ years’ experience working in the games industry with a focus on animation game systems.</li>
<li>Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a team environment.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple locations effectively.</li>
<li>Comfortable with industry standard scripting language such as Python MEL script, LUA, etc.</li>
<li>Familiar with Havok and or FBX SDK. </li>
</ul>
 
Nice To Have:
<ul>
<li>1-3 Shipped AAA games.</li>
<li>Degree in Computer Animation, Computer Science, or related degree.</li>
<li>Comfortable with version control software, particularly Perforce.</li>
<li>Familiar with asset/ Task tracking clients like JIRA and Shotgun.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a 30 second walk from Brighton station.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.
#Li-Onsite #LI-JS1

The job is for a Senior Animator in either Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, UK. The role involves creating high-quality keyframe and motion capture-driven realistic animations for both cinematics and gameplay, collaborating with the Animation Lead, adapting to the style and constraints of the project, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting animations in-game, supporting the animation team, exploring new tech and enhancements related to animation and game development, and having strong creative and technical problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Animation or related experience, 3+ years of experience working with keyframe and mocap animation in games or film, strong knowledge of Motion Builder &amp; Maya, knowledge of classic animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques, ability to work independently in a team environment, ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively, and communicative knowledge of English. Experience in motion capture processes, at least one shipped AAA console game, experience with a tracking/scheduling tool, experience with version control software, and knowledge of computer games are nice to have. The job is with Hangar 13, an internal 2K development studio based in four locations, Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team.

JOB TITLE:          Senior Animator
LOCATION:          Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, UK
FUNCTION:          Animation
REPORTS TO:     Lead Animator
CONTRACT:        Permanent
 We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and self-motivated Senior Animator colleague, who is experienced in game development, keyframe &amp; motion capture data animation processing to produce realistic 3D animations for cinematics and gameplay.
 
What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Create high-quality keyframe and mocap-driven realistic animations for both cinematics and gameplay.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Animation Lead to deliver the best-in-class products.</li>
<li>Adapt to the style and constraints of the project.</li>
<li>Implement, test, and troubleshoot animations in-game at high quality and expected functionality.</li>
<li>Support the animation team, character artists, cinematic editors, designers, and producers to deliver content that matches the vision and constraints or find solutions to any technical or creative issues.</li>
<li>Explore new tech and enhancements related to the animation and game development.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:
<ul>
<li>An animator passionate about working on industry-defining titles that push their abilities and define true-to-life characters.</li>
<li>Impressive animation reel demonstrating a strong animation ability.</li>
<li>Willingness to continually develop their skills.</li>
<li>Self-educating related to animations and keeping track of new trends in the industry.</li>
<li>Degree in Computer Animation or related experience.</li>
<li>3+ years of experience working with keyframe and mocap animation in games or film.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Motion Builder &amp; Maya.</li>
<li>Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of classic animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a team environment.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively.</li>
<li>Team player with a proactive approach.</li>
<li>Communicative knowledge of English.</li>
</ul>
 
Nice To Have:
<ul>
<li>Experience in motion capture processes</li>
<li>At least one shipped AAA console game</li>
<li>Experience with a tracking/scheduling tool (Hansoft, Jira, ShotGrid, Trello, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience with version control software, particularly Perforce</li>
<li>Knowledge of computer games</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a 30 second walk from Brighton station.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.

Hangar 13 is seeking a Principal Gameplay Engineer to design and implement core gameplay systems for an Unreal Engine title. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, providing feedback to the Technical Director, generating system documentation and test cases, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 6+ years of programming experience in a creative environment, and experience developing for game consoles. The position is permanent and can be located in Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, UK.

JOB TITLE:          Principal Gameplay Engineer
LOCATION:          Brno or Prague, Czech Republic or Brighton, UK
FUNCTION:          Engineering
REPORTS TO:     Technical Director
CONTRACT:        Perm
 
 Hangar 13 is looking for a Principal Gameplay Engineer to become a key member of a small team designing and implementing core gameplay systems for Unreal Engine tittle.
 
 What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Design and implement core gameplay systems</li>
<li>Drive the team using Unreal Engine best practices</li>
<li>Provide the Technical Director with feedback regarding chosen approaches and solutions, discuss risks and mitigations</li>
<li>Work with an interdisciplinary team of artists, designers, animators, and engineers to design, prototype, and implement new gameplay features</li>
<li>Generate system documentation and test cases for assigned systems</li>
<li>Collaborate with the QA staff to identify and fix bugs in a timely manner</li>
<li>Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry</li>
<li>Help mentor and support more junior members of the team</li>
</ul>
 
 
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field</li>
<li>6+ years of programming experience in a creative environment</li>
<li>Shipped one or more AAA game titles in Unreal Engine</li>
<li>Experience developing for game consoles</li>
</ul>
 
 Skills:
<ul>
<li>Excellent communication skills with an interest in collaborating with other non-technical fields</li>
<li>Experience with Unreal Engine animation and online systems</li>
<li>Expertise in C / C++</li>
<li>Knowledge of profiling and optimizing CPU and memory usage for real-time gameplay systems </li>
<li>Ability to learn and master new technologies and code</li>
</ul>
 
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), Novato (California), and Brighton (UK), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create.
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com, hangar13games.com and 2kczech.com accounts.
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The job is for a Lead Technical Animator in the Animation department of a game development company. The position is permanent and can be located in Brno or Prague, Czech Republic, or Brighton, UK. The Lead Technical Animator will manage technical artists, mentor and guide the team, collaborate interdepartmentally to establish, refine, and optimize animation pipelines and procedures, create animation and art tools for artists and animators, work with all aspects of the animation export and implementation pipeline, and manage online animation databases. The ideal candidate should have solid experience working with animation game systems, experience in a leadership position managing technical artists, strong creative and technical problem-solving skills, and exceptional communication skills. The candidate should also have a degree in Computer Animation, Computer Science, or related experience, be comfortable with an industry-standard scripting language such as Python MEL script, LUA, etc., and have expert knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder. The company is Hangar 13, an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team.

JOB TITLE:         Lead Technical Animator
LOCATION:         Brno or Prague, Czech Republic or Brighton, UK
FUNCTION:         Animation
REPORTS TO:    Technical Animation Director
CONTRACT:       Permanent
 
We are looking for a skilled Lead Technical Animator who is articulate about the state of the technical animation for modern AAA games, is passionate about empowering technical animators and the team, and is adept at problem-solving for unexpected and unique challenges. We are also looking for highly experienced Unreal Engine user. In addition, you will act as a hub and facilitator of technical knowledge for Engineering, Design, Animation, and Art and be a mentor for Technical Animators as they progress in their careers.
 
What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Manage technical artists, mentor and guide the team.</li>
<li>Collaborate interdepartmentally to establish, refine, and optimize animation pipelines and procedures.</li>
<li>Create Animation and Art tools for artists and animators.</li>
<li>Work with all aspects of the animation export and implementation pipeline.</li>
<li>Work with animators to resolve any roadblocks to their workflow.</li>
<li>Work with TDs to integrate final and intermediate rigs in-game.</li>
<li>Manage online Animation databases, including cleaning up obsolete data and optimizing workflow.</li>
<li>Communicate with Design and Engineering to better anticipate and advise on animation-related technical issues.</li>
<li>Help generate and set up assets needed for the game’s animation systems. This includes overlays, mirror tables, character templates, and designing animation system flow through visual scripting.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit:
You are someone who can see the bigger picture but also not lose track of the nitty-gritty details. Someone who is comfortable planning expandable pipelines, as well as implementing ad hoc fixes that are needed for rapid prototyping. But also quick to learn about and integrate new systems and tech. Most importantly, you are responsive, self-initiating, and work well with others.
<ul>
<li>Solid experience working with animation game systems.</li>
<li>Experienced in a leadership position managing technical artists.</li>
<li>Experience managing and updating animation pipeline tools.</li>
<li>Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Degree in Computer Animation, Computer Science, or related experience.</li>
<li>Comfortable with an industry-standard scripting language such as Python MEL script, LUA, etc.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder.</li>
<li>Experience building animation systems such as Animation Blueprints, Mecanim, Morpheme, or comparable systems.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a team environment.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple locations effectively.</li>
<li>At least one shipped AAA game.</li>
</ul>
 
Nice To Have:
<ul>
<li>Comfortable with version control software, particularly Perforce.</li>
<li>Familiar with asset/ Task tracking clients like JIRA and Shotgun.</li>
<li>Familiar with Havok and or FBX SDK.</li>
<li>Familiar with widely used animation techniques.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, breathtaking nature –  a few steps away.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a 30 second walk from Brighton station.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.
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Wargaming is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join their Prague-based development studio. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality assets and materials, creating photorealistic textures, and mentoring less experienced team members. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of environment art experience in the game industry, advanced knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Sampler, Marvelous Designer, and Reality Capture, as well as strong communication skills and fluency in English. Additional skills in architecture, Blender, and Houdini are a plus. The company offers various employee benefits, including career development opportunities, meal and multisport cards, transportation allowance, premium healthcare, and more.

Wargaming is growing their Prague based development studio and we’re looking for Senior Environment Artist to join our team to work on new exciting features for our projects.
 As a Senior Environment Artist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality assets and materials yourself along with helping to rise the quality bar of other team members. To be successful, you’ll need to have strong modelling, texturing skills, perfect art skills, strong communication skills and passion for game development.
<h3>Whom will you be reporting to?</h3>
Senior Environment Artist will report to Environment Art Lead.
<h3>What will you do?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Producing high-quality assets for Wargaming, including unannounced projects</li>
<li>Creating photorealistic materials and textures</li>
<li>Working closely with Game Designers, Level Artists, Tech Artists and Art Director to ensure that environments and assets match budgets, quality bar and art vision</li>
<li>Participating in the development of new tools and technologies</li>
<li>Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who are we looking for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of environment art experience in game industry on AAA projects</li>
<li>Full cycle experience of photorealistic environment assets production</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Sampler, Marvelous Designer, Reality Capture</li>
<li>Photorealistic material creation (procedural, photoscanned, mixed)</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and fluent English is a must</li>
<li>Strong internal motivation</li>
<li>Don't forget to include your portfolio</li>
</ul>
<h3>What additional skills will help you stand out?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Architecture knowledge</li>
<li>Blender and Houdini knowledge</li>
<li>Speed or Matte Painting sketching</li>
</ul>
<h3>Employee Benefits</h3>
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Prague office benefits include:
<ul>
<li>5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year</li>
<li>Up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year</li>
<li>Career development and education opportunities within the company</li>
<li>Meal card</li>
<li>Multisport card</li>
<li>Transportation allowance</li>
<li>Premium health care</li>
<li>Employee discounts</li>
<li>Coffee, fruits, snacks in the office</li>
<li>Referral program with rewards</li>
</ul>


 

 <div><h3>About Wargaming </h3>
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.
Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</div>

Hangar 13 is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the development of an unannounced game franchise. The successful candidate will manage internal and external teams across multiple locations to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations. They will also work closely with Producers to develop product budgets and schedules, define monetization strategies, and drive the development of meta-game features. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in the video game industry, including 4+ years as a Lead-level Producer or higher, and have shipped AAA games. They should possess strong analytical, technical, and project management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for video games. The position reports to the President of Hangar 13 and is based in one of the studio's four locations: Brighton (UK), Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), or Novato (California).

<h2>What We Need:</h2>
We are looking for a highly top-tier Executive Producer to own the development of a key franchise at Hangar 13. This role will play a vital part in the successful delivery of a major new title, including post-launch content and future franchise planning. You’ll be collaborating with project leads, management, and our external partners daily ensuring this project progresses to successful completion. This position reports into the President of Hangar 13.
<h2>What You Will Do:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lead the development of Hangar 13’s unannounced game - run internal and external teams across multiple locations to meet production schedules and deliver the project to quality, time and budget expectations</li>
<li>Help define, specify, and drive the development of the game’s monetization strategies and meta-game features.</li>
<li>Work closely with Producers to develop product budgets and schedules across the team</li>
<li>Partner with the Heads of Development to ensure H13 core development processes are adhered to with consistency</li>
<li>Mentor producers at all levels of the team, taking a keen curiosity about their growth and career development</li>
<li>Ensure that coherent goals are set for the team from achievement to achievement, and that they are understood and performed upon</li>
<li>Coordinate and assist with marketing, sales, focus testing, outsourcing and other external parties as required</li>
<li>Act as the liaison with other departments within and outside 2K to ensure relevant parties are informed of plans, features, and timelines, and to improve cross-functional processes.</li>
<li>Cultivate and maintain a globally distributed team spirit across locations.</li>
<li>Lead by example to ensure a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive team.</li>
<li>Be part of a positive, solution-focused environment, actively identifying and prioritizing issues as they arise.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who We Believe Will Be A Good Fit:</h2>
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in the video game industry producing and developing console games from conception to release</li>
<li>4+ years of experience as a Lead-level Producer or higher, and have shipped AAA games</li>
<li>Experienced knowledge of industry-standard project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.) and the value and place of each</li>
<li>Experience leading an internal, multidisciplinary development team or an area of development that interacts with multiple fields</li>
<li>Experience with steering ambiguous ideas into useful items</li>
<li>Experience identifying and navigating through project risk, whether game-related or business (operations/publishing/legal/etc.)</li>
<li>Significant knowledge of game development pipelines</li>
<li>Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills</li>
<li>Possess excellent interpersonal skills, combining leadership and diplomacy -- teamwork-oriented with a positive demeanor and outlook</li>
<li>Passion and love for videogames!</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who We Are:</h2>
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio creating AAA video game experiences across all major platforms. The studio is based in four locations around the world: Brighton (UK), Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic) and Novato (California), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most dedicated developers in the industry, on creatively challenging and exciting projects, in a diverse and welcoming environment. Our focus is on making the highest quality games with balanced, healthy development plans; to continue to tell stories and engage players in worlds and experiences that keep them hooked from start to finish, and to be a studio that our team members feel is somewhere they can make difference and develop themselves alongside our games.
<h2>Brighton</h2>
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative team and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months. Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a quick walk from Brighton station.
<h2>Brno</h2>
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com, hangar13games.com and 2kczech.com accounts.
 
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We are looking for a CRM Manager to join our gaming studio and help bring our latest cross-platform 3rd person shooter to life. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and controlling tasks related to the launch of communication campaigns, audience segmentation, and analysis of communication channels. You will also be operating CRM tools and developing and implementing CRM campaigns while collaborating closely with other internal departments. The ideal candidate should have a passion for CRM and a desire to drive success through effective campaigns. They should also have familiarity with HTML and CSS, copywriting skills, hands-on experience with CRM platforms, knowledge of marketing automation tools and techniques, and experience with data analysis and reporting. Additional skills that will help you stand out include a passion for video games, excellent organizational and project management skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an understanding of customer behavior and decision-making processes. Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture, and the Prague office benefits include 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year, up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year, career development and education opportunities within the company, meal card, multisport card, transportation allowance, premium health care, employee discounts, coffee, fruits, snacks in the office, and a referral program with rewards.

We are searching for a skilled CRM Manager to join our gaming studio and help bring our latest cross-platform 3rd person shooter to life.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and controlling tasks related to the launch of communication campaigns, audience segmentation, and analysis of communication channels. You will also be operating CRM tools and developing and implementing CRM campaigns while collaborating closely with other internal departments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to take on new challenges and grow their skillset while working as part of a talented and supportive team. If you have a passion for CRM and a desire to drive success through effective campaigns, we would love to hear from you!
<h3>What will you do?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Oversee and manage tasks related to the launch of communication campaigns.</li>
<li>Perform audience segmentation.</li>
<li>Evaluate and explore new communication channels in addition to current ones.</li>
<li>Utilize CRM and CMS tools for effective management.</li>
<li>Create and execute CRM strategies and campaigns.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with various internal teams including designers and managers from relevant departments.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What are we looking for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with HTML and CSS.</li>
<li>Copywriting skills.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (such as Emarsys, SendPulse, etc.);</li>
<li>Knowledge of marketing automation tools and techniques.</li>
<li>Experience with data analysis and reporting.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What additional skills will help you stand out?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Passion for video games</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and project management skills.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Understanding of customer behavior and decision-making processes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Employee Benefits</h3>
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Prague office benefits include:
<ul>
<li>5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year</li>
<li>Up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year</li>
<li>Career development and education opportunities within the company</li>
<li>Meal card – 150 CZK net contribution for each workday</li>
<li>Multisport card</li>
<li>Transportation allowance</li>
<li>Premium health care</li>
<li>Employee discounts</li>
<li>Coffee, fruits, snacks in the office</li>
<li>Referral program with rewards</li>
</ul>


 

 <div><h3>About Wargaming </h3>
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.
Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</div>

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Designer to join the critically acclaimed World of Tanks Blitz team. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between the designers and creative director and other team disciplines, helping to build a roadmap and technical architecture of features and ingredients. They will be responsible for creating complex technical designs and working autonomously to implement prototypes to validate those designs, using Unreal technology, including Blueprints. They will also be an advocate for feature development efficiency and be able to improve task and feature estimation, improve efficiency and performance, and grow others along the way. The ideal candidate will have solid experience and knowledge of scripting languages and programming concepts, Unreal 4 or 5 experience or relevant engine expertise, and a demonstrated understanding of design principles and the workflows needed to achieve them. They should also have the ability to work with complex logic and data structures, be creative and resourceful in finding solutions, have good communication skills, and be proactive and solution-oriented. In return, Wargaming offers a competitive salary, 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year, up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year, career development and education opportunities, meal card, multisport card, transportation allowance, premium health care, employee discounts, coffee, fruits, snacks in the office, and a referral program with rewards.

Joining the critically acclaimed World of Tanks Blitz team, you are a technical designer who acts as a bridge between the designers and creative director and other team disciplines.  You will help build a roadmap and technical architecture of features and ingredients. You have the ability to create complex technical designs and work autonomously to implement prototypes to validate those designs, using Unreal technology, including Blueprints.  You are also an advocate for feature development efficiency and are able to improve task and feature estimation, improve efficiency and performance, and grow others along the way.
<h3>What you will do</h3>
<ul>
<li>Own and implement design features from prototype to production code.</li>
<li>Provide feedback and mitigate production risk for planned features and content considering engine and toolset constraints</li>
<li>Debug feature prototype and design system pipelines to ensure that stability and feature implementation is stable, manageable and optimized to exist and function in a live service environment.</li>
<li>Obtain in-depth knowledge of Unreal engine and Blueprints to identify potential areas for improvement, to grow troubleshooting expertise, and to directly support system, feature and level designers as a lead and subject matter expert.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What you bring:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Solid experience and knowledge of:</li>
<ul>
<li>(Visual) Scripting languages and programming concepts</li>
<li>Unreal 4 or 5 experience or relevant Engine expertise.</li>
</ul>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of design principles and the workflows needed to achieve them</li>
<li>Ability to work with complex logic and data structures which are reusable and modular</li>
<li>Solid organizational skills</li>
<li>Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation for technical and non-technical audience</li>
<li>Being creative (original and resourceful in finding solutions)</li>
<li>Good communication skills and desire to build strong ties with both technical and design departments on the project</li>
<li>Being proactive and solution-oriented</li>
<li>Ability to communicate constructively with positivity and respect for others</li>
<li>Good English verbal skills, both orally and in writing</li>
</ul>
<h3>Employee Benefits</h3>
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Prague office benefits include:
<ul>
<li>5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year</li>
<li>Up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year</li>
<li>Career development and education opportunities within the company</li>
<li>Meal card – 150 CZK net contribution for each workday</li>
<li>Multisport card</li>
<li>Transportation allowance</li>
<li>Premium health care</li>
<li>Employee discounts</li>
<li>Coffee, fruits, snacks in the office</li>
<li>Referral program with rewards</li>
</ul>


 

 <div><h3>About Wargaming </h3>
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.
Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</div>

Wargaming is looking for a Junior Counsel to provide legal support to their global legal team and multiple global business development, game development, payment, publishing, marketing and customer support teams. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in law, excellent English language skills, good advisory, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently with minimal supervision. Experience as an in-house or private counsel in a similar industry or law firm, familiarity of common law jurisdictions, fluency in Russian language, and a passion for Wargaming videogames are all a plus. This position offers the opportunity to earn experience across all major platforms and in all major games markets, access a wealth of experience of the global team, engage in intensive professional growth in legal and business fields, and team up with peers from US, Europe and Asia as a part of the global team.

<h3>Job Overview</h3>
Wargaming is looking for a Junior Counsel to provide legal support to the global legal team as well as multiple global business development, game development, payment, publishing, marketing and customer support teams.
Wargaming is one of the leaders in the global videogame market with a truly international reach. Founded in 1998, Wargaming has shipped multiple products on every major games platform and currently employs several thousand professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.
<h3>What will you do?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts in support of product and service units, including business development, marketing, procurement and payment teams under (senior) counsel’s supervision;</li>
<li>Providing support to senior counsels and counsels, as well as to business units in contract negotiations and disputes;</li>
<li>Conducting research on applicable laws and regulations regarding commercial matters in various jurisdictions across the globe;</li>
<li>Assisting with other legal requests and matters as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What are we looking for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>University degree in law</li>
<li>Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written;</li>
<li>Good advisory, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;</li>
<li>Detail-oriented and fast-learning;</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to organizational changes;</li>
<li>Ability to work both in a team and independently with minimal supervision;</li>
<li>Excellent time/deadline management skills;</li>
<li>Project management experience with ability to multitask across projects and work under pressure;</li>
<li>Passion for law;</li>
<li>Passion for videogames and strong interest in game industry.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What additional skills will help you stand out?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience as an in-house or private counsel in a similar industry or law firm a plus;</li>
<li>Familiarity of common law jurisdictions a plus;</li>
<li>Fluency in Russian language a plus;</li>
<li>Passion for Wargaming videogames a plus.</li>
</ul>
Opportunities:
<ul>
<li>Earn experience across all major platforms and in all major games markets;</li>
<li>Access a wealth of experience of the global team;</li>
<li>Engage in intensive professional growth in legal and business fields;</li>
<li>Team up with peers from US, Europe and Asia as a part of the global team.</li>
</ul>


 

 <div><h3>About Wargaming </h3>
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.
Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</div>

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Animation Engineer to join the Hangar 13 team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining animation systems, tools, and pipelines, working closely with animators, character artists, designers, and programmers to create spectacular animation features for our games. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of programming experience in a creative environment, have shipped one or more AAA game titles, and have demonstrated proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D Maths, and Object-Oriented (OO) design principles. Unreal Engine and Blueprint expertise is also required. The position is based in Prague or Brno, Czech Republic or Brighton, UK and reports to the Lead Software Engineer.

JOB TITLE:          Senior Animation Engineer
LOCATION:          Prague or Brno, Czech Republic or Brighton, UK
FUNCTION:          Engineering
REPORTS TO:     Lead Software Engineer
CONTRACT:        Permanent
 We are looking for an inventive Senior Animation Engineer to join Hangar 13 team. We’re seeking an engineer who has a high bar for code quality and a passion for animation. In this role, you will own and continue the development of our key animation systems, you will extend and maintain the code of our animation technology, tools, and pipelines, working closely with the animators, character artists, designers, and programmers to help develop spectacular animation features for our games.
 What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Work within Unreal Engine 5 adapting existing systems and building new technology to fulfill the project’s technical needs and creativity.</li>
<li>Prototyping and coding animation features</li>
<li>Work closely and constructively with design, animation, and engineering teams to realize creative ambitions.</li>
<li>Support planning efforts by estimating and dependency checking gameplay feature development.</li>
<li>Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.</li>
<li>Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.</li>
<li>Mentor other engineers in animation technology.</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:
<ul>
<li>4+ years of programming experience in a creative environment</li>
<li>Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal or a comparable engine.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency in C++, excellent linear algebra and 3D Maths skills, and strong familiarity with Object-Oriented (OO) design principles.</li>
<li>Unreal Engine and Blueprint expertise</li>
<li>Dedication to code quality and documentation, and ability to learn and master new technologies and code.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Animation Principles for game development</li>
<li>Implementation experience in one or more of the following areas, Inverse Kinematics techniques, Ragdoll and physics-based character animation, Procedural animation techniques, Keyframe animation and forward kinematics, Motion matching, Machine learning driven animation techniques</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.</li>
<li>Effective communicator and collaborator with engineers and team members from other teams</li>
<li>Desire and demonstrated ability to mentor junior programmers and help with their growth.</li>
</ul>
 
Nice To Have:
<ul>
<li>Hands-on experience developing for Unreal Engine, XBoxOne Series X and PS5</li>
<li>Experience with Motion Matching techniques</li>
</ul>
 
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Brno &amp; Prague (Czech Republic), Novato (California), and Brighton (UK), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment.  At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory.  Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create
 
Prague:
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
 
Brno:
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
 
Brighton: 
Located just 45 minutes via train from London, Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse and downright interesting cities. Sat right on the south coast of England, the city is home to a vibrant creative community and is known as an easy-going and tolerant place to live and work. Brighton is home to Victorian piers and palaces, brightly coloured stucco homes and a 5-mile long shingle beach which becomes a post-work social hub during the summer months.
Onsite amenities inside our state-of-the-art Brighton studio include a fully equipped kitchen, games room, gym (with showers) and our very own bar. We’re a 30 second walk from Brighton station.
 
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.
 
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