3D Animator (Game Development)

Location: Hybrid in Redondo Beach, California; remote work must be based in California, with on-site attendance required when needed.

Salary: $63,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global America is the U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese gaming company publishing games across AAA, handheld, and mobile platforms.

What you will do

• Develop game content from early prototypes through final production.
• Animate humanoid and non-humanoid characters with varied emotions, personalities, and acting styles.
• Create prototype animations and implement them in the game engine.
• Direct and guide rigging and implementation work to achieve the required animation quality in Unreal.
• Handle special projects and additional duties assigned by management.
• Travel for business or work outside normal hours when necessary.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of animation, layout, camera, and acting fundamentals for humanoid and non-humanoid characters.
• Strong understanding of rigs and animation implementation in a game engine.
• Experience creating both photorealistic and stylized character animations.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools and at least three years of experience with Maya.
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, animation tools, and Unreal implementation mechanisms.
• Art degree or equivalent work experience, plus an animation portfolio submitted through the application system.

Nice to have

• Experience with model rigging.
• Ability to assist with visual effects.
• Experience working in a small, agile team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for games.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with flexibility between on-site and remote work within California.
• Business hours are 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Pacific Time.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick leave, holidays, and winter breaks.

Hiring process

• Submit the application through the online system or through the designated recruiter.
• Include an animation portfolio website link in the Website, Blog, or Portfolio section.