Animator
RemoteJapan
Job Summary
Create high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for characters, creatures, vehicles, and gameplay systems, developing expressive movement that supports responsiveness and narrative goals. Produce polished animation cycles including locomotion, combat, traversal, facial animation, cinematic performances, and interactive sequences while maintaining style consistency and implementing work within Unreal Engine or Unity. Troubleshoot rigging, blending, and state machine issues and collaborate with design, engineering, and art teams to achieve storytelling objectives and improve pipelines. Optimize assets for runtime performance, assist with motion capture shoots, and maintain organized source files according to studio standards. This 1-year remote contract supports the Create service line for leading publishers in Tokyo, Japan.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be currently residing in Japan
- Applicants must possess valid authorization to work in Japan
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Game Art, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or equivalent industry experience
- Shipped at least one AAA, AA, or commercially released game title
- Advanced understanding of animation principles including timing, weight, posing, spacing, and body mechanics
- Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating high-quality gameplay and cinematic animation work
- High proficiency with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, Blender, or equivalent
- Experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines
- Understanding of rigging constraints, animation systems, and technical pipelines
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and feedback skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Fluent in Japanese
- High degree of English language proficiency
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