3D Character Animator
On-siteWarsaw, Mazovia, Poland
Job Summary
Lead 3D Character Animation from concept to final implementation, creating a lively cast of characters for a new mobile title. Add nuance and personality through movements, gestures, facial expressions, and interactions with surroundings while collaborating with game designers and artists to support gameplay and boost player engagement. Create a library of animations for research and future implementations, optimizing assets for different screen resolutions and mobile platforms. Work closely with the art director to maintain visual consistency and ensure seamless integration in the game engine. Stay current on casual mobile game trends to continually push for innovation and excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Animator or similar role in the mobile and/or AAA gaming industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality animations for mobile and/or AAA titles from concept to final in-game execution
- Expert in one or several software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, Spine, Unity, and other animation tools
- Highly experienced in rigging and working with 3D models
- Strong understanding of acting, human and animal anatomy to create believable, empathetic characters
- Great instinct for timing and movement
- Capable of replicating a known character personality from an existing IP and transpose it to a new media
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working closely with developers and familiarity with implementation constraints in Unity or similar engines
- Familiarity with AI tools usage
Desired Qualifications
- casual games experience
- Capable of animating props and other game elements
- Familiarity with Unity UI workflows
- Passion for games and player psychology
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.