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Gameplay animator who has worked on shipped titles like Hamster Hustle and Where's That Clown?! Focuses on creating stylized and engaging gameplay animation loops that add to fun and upbeat experiences for players.…

Sophie Skoczek

3D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +2

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Gameplay animator who has worked on shipped titles like Hamster Hustle and Where's That Clown?! Focuses on creating stylized and engaging gameplay animation loops that add to fun and upbeat experiences for players.…

Available to hire

Gameplay animator who has worked on shipped titles like Hamster Hustle and Where’s That Clown?! Focuses on creating stylized and engaging gameplay animation loops that add to fun and upbeat experiences for players.

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Work Experience

3D Character Animator at Dreamship Games

February 1, 2025 - Present

Created diverse hand-keyed animations (walk, run, jump, attack, emotions) in Maya and integrated them into Unreal Engine 5, ensuring fluid movement and engaging gameplay. Collaborated with programmers to implement animations using Animation Blueprints, Blendspaces, and State Machines for responsive in-game motion. Built a custom Maya rig for bipeds and quadrupeds to support hamster locomotion and emotes. Iterated animations based on team feedback to reach production-ready quality before launch. Shipped Hamster Hustle on Steam within 3 months, earning positive reviews and 100k+ downloads in six months.

3D Character Animator at Hive Mind Labs

January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Focused on creating exaggerated, expressive animations hand-keyed in Maya that highlighted posing and timing during boss fights. Coordinated with programmers to ensure Maya→Unreal Engine transitions were seamless. Worked with character artists to refine rig and mesh layouts for ideal deformation to ensure production-ready animations. Ensured animations fit the studio's defined style to maximize game cohesion. Attended weekly scrums to receive feedback from the animation team and art director.