3D Animator - Narrative and Seasonal Content (Gamedev)

TL;DR

3D Animator - Narrative and Seasonal Content (Gamedev): Creating animations for in-game scripted events, menus, and player emotes for a GAAS title with an accent on expressive character performance and technical robustness. Focus on designing narrative sequences, optimizing animation pipelines, and ensuring seamless integration within game engines.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the gaming industry, developing and publishing high-quality interactive entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality, expressive animations for key in-game scripted events and narrative sequences.
• Produce NPC contextual idles and conversation animations to create a compelling in-game environment.
• Create fluid and thematically appropriate animations for in-game menus and non-playable moments.
• Design a diverse range of player emotes with high appeal and personality for a live-service environment.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and art teams to integrate assets efficiently within technical constraints.
• Contribute to animation systems and pipeline optimization to improve content update efficiency.

Requirements

• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software such as Maya or Motion Builder.
• Masterful understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, and character performance.
• High proficiency in keyframe animation and Motion Capture editing/cleanup.
• Thorough understanding of technical animation workflows and integration in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Nice to have

• 3-5 years of experience creating animation for live-service games or content-heavy update cycles.
• Experience with cinematic cameras and facial animation.
• Experience using in-engine sequencing tools for scripted animation.
• Interest in and experience with emerging animation technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a major Games as a Service (GAAS) title.
• Collaborative environment working closely with an Animation Director and cross-functional teams.
• Focus on maintaining a high bar for animation quality and player experience.