Lead 3D Animator (Unity)

Location: Hybrid work in Almaty, Yerevan, or Limassol; the location list also includes Tbilisi and Minsk. Flexible working hours.

Company

hirify.global is an independent gaming studio developing OneState, a mobile social RP game built in Unity.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the animation team, establish efficient processes, and support autonomy and professional growth.
• Implement and enforce animation quality standards across mobile, PC, and console platforms.
• Optimize the animation pipeline and integrate new tools, approaches, and AI-assisted workflow improvements.
• Create and maintain realistic animation approaches and Animation Style Guides.
• Manage external animation vendors, including selection, task assignment, and quality control.
• Partner with Production, Art Direction, and Technical teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience leading an animation team.
• Deep understanding of realistic animation and hands-on experience adapting it for mobile, PC, and console.
• Strong technical expertise in state machines, blending, retargeting, and IK/FK.
• Proven ability to create and maintain living Animation Style Guides.
• Experience developing teams and managing outsourcers, including vendor selection, task assignment, and quality control.
• Hands-on experience with motion capture and mocap cleanup.
• Proficiency in creating animations with Maya.
• Active use of modern tools and AI to optimize workflows.
• Strong industry network and ability to attract external experts.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an engaged team with minimal bureaucracy and regular constructive feedback.
• Hybrid format in Almaty, Yerevan, or Limassol with flexible working hours.
• Days off can be taken without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Paid sick days and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Regular salary reviews based on performance and a promotion system for advancement into more responsible positions.
• Investment in specialist growth and development.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by an HR interview.
• One or more technical interviews and, in some cases, a test assignment.
• Final interview, offer, and onboarding.