3d Animator

Location: Bangalore / On-site

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented 3D Animator with 3-4 years of experience, ideally in mobile game development (experience with other platforms is also welcome). The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of animation principles and rigging to bring characters and objects to life. Experience in stylized animation is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 3D animations for characters, props, and environments, ensuring smooth and expressive movement.
• Rig and skin characters and assets for animation, ensuring proper deformation and functionality.
• Work closely with game designers, artists, and developers to align animations with gameplay mechanics and artistic vision.
• Implement and optimize animations within the game engine (Unity).
• Ensure animations meet technical and performance constraints for mobile and other platforms.
• Iterate on animations and rigs based on feedback from leads and team members.
• Maintain consistency in animation style and adhere to the projects creative direction.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience as a 3D Animator in game development.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, and timing.
• Proficiency in Blender or equivalent 3D animation and rigging software.
• Hands-on experience with rigging and skinning for characters and props.
• Experience working with mobile games (other platforms are also acceptable).
• Familiarity with integrating animations and rigs into game engines (Unity).
• Ability to adapt to different animation styles experience with stylized animation is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of scripting for rigging/animation automation.
• Understanding of physics-based animations.