3D Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

3D Animator (GameDev): Creating high-quality 3D animations for casual mobile games, including characters, creatures, and UI elements, with an accent on believability and technical optimization. Focus on integrating animations into Unity, collaborating with art directors, and prototyping gameplay features through storyboarding and blocking.

Location: Onsite in Bucharest, Romania

Company

hirify.global is a leading mobile gaming company founded in 2019, known for hits like Dice Dreams and Disney Solitaire.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Animation Team, Producer, and Art Director to meet technical and production needs.
• Produce diverse animation sets for characters, creatures, game assets, intros, transitions, and UI.
• Create high-quality animations and integrate them directly into Unity.
• Work with 2D/3D artists and programmers to ensure animations meet performance specifications and technical budgets.
• Visualize future features through gameplay prototyping, storyboarding, animatics, blocking, and posing.

Requirements

• 1+ years of proven experience in animation.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in 3D character animation styles.
• Proficient knowledge of animating in Maya.
• Passion for and extensive knowledge of successful casual mobile games.
• Goal-oriented team player capable of meeting deadlines and milestones.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with rigging and skinning.
• Knowledge of VFX creation.
• Experience using Blender.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Diverse career growth opportunities within a fast-growing product company.
• Modern office in central Bucharest, located near Timpuri Noi metro station.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the company's core products.
• Team-building events and Happy Hours.
• Friend Referral Program.