Fable Forge Studio is an independent game studio currently developing _A New Beginning_, an emotionally rich, narrative-driven puzzle RPG set across real-world locations in Saudi Arabia. Our game blends open-world exploration with environmental puzzles and psychological storytelling, touching on themes like anxiety, grief, PTSD, and personal growth.

We’re nearing the end of our Vertical Slice and are looking to bring in a freelance 3D Creature Animator to help bring our dream world’s creatures to life.

🧟‍♂️ Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced 3D Creature Animator to animate one of our dream world monsters — a large, haunting quadruped designed to represent one of the game’s psychological disorders.

You'll be working closely with our rigged creature model (already provided) and collaborating with our animation lead and Unreal Engine developer to create polished, game-ready animations that express emotion, threat, and symbolic meaning.

🎯 Responsibilities

• Animate 14 gameplay-focused animations (e.g. idle, walk, run, attack variations, death, hit reaction and others)
• Collaborate with the lead developer on behavioral style and animation intent
• Ensure clean loops and game-engine-friendly output (FBX for Unreal Engine 5)
• Support basic root motion, if required
• Participate in one or two rounds of revisions, based on feedback
• Export and organize assets cleanly for Unreal Engine import

✅ Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing creature or monster animations
• Proficient in Maya, and exporting to Unreal Engine
• Ability to convey weight, emotion, and movement in non-humanoid characters
• Comfortable working with provided rigs (or proposing tweaks)
• Good communication and availability for async collaboration

⭐ Bonus Skills

• Experience working with root motion and in-place animations
• Familiarity with Unreal’s Animation Blueprint or Sequencer
• Prior work in narrative or horror-fantasy games

🧠 Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: Short-term contract (est. 4–6 weeks)
• Compensation: Paid — based on experience and deliverables
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025

📬 How to Apply

Send us an email with your portfolio, short introductory message, and availability.