3D Animator (Game Animation)

Location: Hybrid work in Almaty, Yerevan, or Limassol; the listing also names Tbilisi as a location.

Company

hirify.global is an independent gaming studio developing a cross-platform Social RolePlay universe with diverse cultural contexts and deep player-to-player interaction.

What you will do

• Participate in game animation and cinematics production.
• Rig characters and props using Advanced Skeleton.
• Create realistic character and object animations and animation cycles.
• Work with motion capture tools, process motion data, and retarget animation tracks.
• Create realistic facial expressions and emotions, and pose characters for static renders.

Requirements

• Experience creating high-quality realistic character and object animations for games.
• Experience developing animation cycles and retargeting animation tracks.
• Experience creating game rigs with Advanced Skeleton.
• Proficiency in Maya.
• Deep understanding of human anatomy, movement physics, and animation basics.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of realistic facial expressions and emotions.
• Experience with motion capture tools and motion data processing.
• Experience with the Unity game engine.
• Experience with Cascadeur and MotionBuilder.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with flexible working hours in Almaty, Yerevan, or Limassol.
• Days off can be taken without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Sick days are provided without salary loss.
• Professional growth, regular constructive feedback, salary reviews based on performance, and promotion opportunities.
• Support is available in difficult life situations.

Hiring process

• Apply through the careers portal with a CV and any additional materials.
• The process may include an HR interview, technical interviews, and a practical test assignment.
• The final stage is an interview with a hiring manager or team lead, followed by an offer and onboarding if successful.
• If there is no response within 14 calendar days, the application is not moving forward at this stage.