Senior Motion Designer
Taonga: the Island Farm is an immersive exploration and adventure game set on a colorful tropical archipelago.
What begins as a casual farming experience gradually evolves into a rich, multi-layered adventure. Players discover increasing depth through travel, story-driven quests, strategic battles, engaging mini-games, competitive events, and much more — transforming the game into a captivating midcore adventure with sophisticated mechanics.
Animations have always played a key role in bringing the enchanting world of Taonga to life. Our marketing videos are no exception, bringing the island's charm to life and captivating players around the globe.
We’re hiring a talented Senior Motion Designer to create high-quality 3D and 2D creations for Taonga marketing videos. You’ll work on cinematic and gameplay-based videos that bring our tropical world to life — combining storytelling, animation, composition, lighting, and visual effects to craft compelling marketing content for a global audience.
- Create high-quality 3D and 2D creations, including character animation, visual effects, and sound design for game advertising
- Set up composition, camera movement, and lighting to enhance the visual appeal of marketing videos
- Develop and manage internal libraries, templates, and animation assets
- Ensure all work follows design guidelines, asset naming conventions, and technical specifications
- Research and implement emerging tools, workflows, and AI-driven technologies to keep the motion design pipeline innovative and efficient
- Genuine passion for playing games, storytelling, and visual excellence
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in motion design, 3D/2D animation, and minimum 6 months in game marketing
- Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine cinematic tools, including node-based programming with Blueprints, Sequencer and Niagara
- Professional knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve (preferred) or similar editing software (Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro)
- Professional knowledge of character animation, sound design, VFX, directing, cinematography, and editing
- Hands-on experience with motion capture pipelines (Xsens, or similar technologies)
- Knowledge of AI-based creative tools for animation, VFX, or asset generation
- Basic scripting or storyboarding experience is considered an advantage
- English proficiency at A2 level or higher
The application process includes a test assignment.
A portfolio of your work is required to apply for this position.
At Volka, you’ll work both independently and collaboratively when needed, in a respectful and supportive environment that values your ideas and well-being. To succeed, you’ll need to stay organized, keep learning, and consistently bring your best to help achieve shared goals with the team.
Gaming has always been a big part of our lives. With our love for different genres, we never lose sight of what makes a game truly fun. We bring that passion into everything we create – making joyful, exciting experiences for players everywhere.
Located in a historic three-story building in the heart of the city, our office offers a fresh, welcoming atmosphere – the perfect environment to feel inspired while staying focused and productive.
✈️ Relocation Support: Moving countries is stressful. We handle the tickets, accounts and permits for you and your family. We provide temporary accommodations while you're getting settled, cover the first rent of your own apartment and help with necessary furnishings.
🌿 The Office: A beautiful modern workspace with convenient parking and a kitchen well-stocked with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks.
🧑⚕️ Medical Insurance: We provide top-tier medical insurance for you, your partner and children.
📊 Provident Fund: Ability to join the company's Provident Fund programme which allows you to save for your future with additional company contributions.
🥗 Paid Lunches: A monthly allowance to order healthy and nutritious lunches from your favorite venues on Wolt.
🚌 School Fee Benefit: A subsidy for each child to cover childcare or tuition fees, including summer camps and extracurricular activities.
🏀 Sports Benefit: Membership in the company-wide programme with access to the best gyms and sports centers.
📚 L&D Options: Opportunity to take courses and certifications to improve your skills.
🌍 Language Learning + Naturalization Support: Monthly budget for English or Greek classes with your preferred tutor. And once you're ready to call Cyprus your home we'll help navigate the path to naturalization.
Most importantly, in Volka you will find a warm and welcoming community of open, friendly people with a wide variety of interests, passion for games and a positive outlook on life.
If we sound like a good fit for you, then you may be a good fit for us.
