Senior 3D Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality, expressive stylized animations for AA and AAA projects with an accent on gameplay-driven character performance and integration in Unity3D. Focus on developing efficient animation workflows, optimizing rigs, and exploring procedural animation solutions to support scalable, mobile-friendly pipelines.

Location: Must be based in Europe

Company

hirify.global is a specialized co-development studio delivering high-end 3D art, technical art, and real-time visual solutions for global game industry partners.

What you will do

• Create character-focused animations emphasizing posing, timing, and readability for gameplay responsiveness.
• Implement and iterate animations directly in Unity3D using state machines and blend trees.
• Collaborate with technical artists to build and validate rigs optimized for stylized character deformation.
• Define production standards, naming conventions, and export guidelines to ensure cross-team consistency.
• Research and integrate procedural or automated animation workflows to enhance pipeline efficiency.
• Optimize animation assets for real-time performance and mobile hardware constraints.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a game animator.
• Proven experience on stylized AA or AAA game projects.
• Strong expertise in Unity3D animation implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in Maya or Blender with a focus on real-time animation constraints.
• Strong portfolio showcasing animation reel with clear acting and timing in gameplay contexts.
• Fluent in English and ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with procedural animation or Houdini-based workflows.
• Knowledge of technical animation and rigging fundamentals.
• Background in mobile game animation optimization.
• Experience in distributed, agile studio workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable full-time position with choice of employment or B2B contract.
• Fully remote setup with flexible core hours (10:00–15:00 CET).
• Contribution to high-profile AA/AAA game projects with creative autonomy.
• Supportive, production-focused studio environment with annual team retreats.
• Paid vacation and competitive compensation package.