3D Animation Artist Serviceplan, Germany

The Unreal Animation Artist (all genders) is a highly technical and creative role focused on high-end automotive and product storytelling for Service plan Group
. Operating within our advanced digital production teams, you will utilize Unreal Engine to develop, animate, and deploy dynamic, high-quality cinematic sequences, mechanical animations, and interactive environment setups. This position demands an artist who possesses a deep, production-tested understanding of animation principles, camera sequencing, and technical rigging.

Working in a hybrid model out of our Munich or Hamburg hubs, you will take complete ownership of the animation pipeline—from initial concept to final rendering—ensuring all visual assets align perfectly with brand identity and high-end design intent. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of real-time product visualization alongside a globally recognized agency group.

Parameter Specification Details

Company Name Service plan Group SE & Co. KG

Job Title Unreal Animation Artist (all genders)

Employment Type Full-Time Permanent Position (Freelance applications also explicitly welcomed)

Work Model Hybrid (Combining collaborative on-site office days with flexible remote work)

Location Options Munich (München) or Hamburg, Germany

Required Experience 5+ years of production experience in animation, visualization, or VFX

Primary Software Unreal Engine (Sequencer, Control Rig, Animation Blueprints) & 3D Tools

Language Skills Excellent professional English (Written & Spoken);
German language skills a plus

Salary Range (Est.) €60,000 – €82,000 gross/annum (Commensurate with portfolio depth & contract type)

Submission Requirement Mandatory inclusion of an up-to-date Animation Showreel or Portfolio

Application Policy Exclusively accepted via the official Service plan Career Portal

As digital infrastructures and real-time rendering engine capabilities evolve, the demand for immersive, photo-realistic product experiences has never been higher.
Service plan Group is seeking a visionary Unreal Animation Artist (all genders) who combines technical rigor with an exceptional eye for cinematic detail. In this role, you will breathe life into stationary assets, transforming vehicles and complex product features into compelling visual narratives.

Whether it is capturing the aggressive aerodynamics of an automotive chassis through sweeping camera paths, animating the intricate mechanical components of a luxury product, or setting up complex interactive environments, your work will define the cutting edge of digital marketing. You will collaborate in highly agile, interdisciplinary teams of creative directors, technical artists, and developers to push the absolute limits of what is possible in real-time visualization.

As an Unreal Animation Artist at Service plan Group, you are the bridge between static 3D models and breathtaking cinematic content. Your core operational responsibilities will include:

• Real-Time Execution: Develop, refine, and implement ultra-high-quality animations for premium automotive and complex product visualization projects directly within Unreal Engine.
• Cinematic Sequencing: Craft sweeping, emotionally resonant cinematic sequences by masterfully animating cameras, shifting lighting layouts, and modifying environmental states to maximize product appeal.
• Mechanical Integrity: Execute precise keyframe animations for complex mechanical assemblies, interactive product features, doors, suspensions, and internal engineering components, ensuring physical plausibility and fluid motion.

• Rigging & Blueprints: Work closely with character/prop rigging tools, utilize Control Rig within Unreal Engine, and configure Animation Blueprints to establish responsive, realistic product behaviors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively with traditional art directors, technical artists, and copywriters to guarantee that all animated output strictly adheres to strict corporate brand guidelines and strategic design…