3D Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

3D Animator (GameDev): Creating character rigs and high-quality real-time animations for diverse stylized game projects with an accent on gameplay-driven movement, timing, and weight. Focus on integrating assets into Unity and Unreal Engine while maintaining consistent visual styles across multiple projects.

Company

A passionate team of game developers and artists delivering high-quality art outsourcing services and developing original game titles.

What you will do

• Create character rigs and skeletal setups for various game characters.
• Produce high-quality real-time animations including locomotion, idle cycles, and combat interactions.
• Integrate and test animations within Unity and Unreal Engine environments.
• Maintain visual consistency across different project art styles.
• Collaborate independently on project-based game art tasks.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Maya or Blender.
• Proven commercial experience creating animations for real-time games.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, weight, and gameplay-driven animation.
• Portfolio is required for application review.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible freelance schedule.

Nice to have

• Cinematic animation experience.
• Experience with physics or animation simulations.
• Motion capture cleanup skills.
• Experience with Godot or VR animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation pegged to USD.
• Fully remote collaboration with a flexible freelance schedule.
• Diverse engagement options including project-based, fixed-term, or part-time work.
• Opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of game projects.
• Experience working with a team that has delivered over 350 successful game art projects.