Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D animation and character rigging with a passion for building immersive, real-time virtual experiences. You will work closely with 3D artists, developers, and UX designers to bring digital avatars, environments, and interactions to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality character and environment animations for real-time Metaverse experiences.
- Work on motion capture data clean-up and retargeting.
- Develop fluid animations for avatars, creatures, props, and UI interactions.
- Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure animations integrate smoothly within the game/virtual environment engine (Unity/Unreal).
- Ensure animations meet project style and performance standards.
- Troubleshoot and refine animation workflows and pipelines.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies in animation and virtual production.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in 3D animation, preferably in gaming, virtual environments, or VFX.
- Expertise in software like Maya, Blender, Motion Builder, or 3ds Max.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, rigging, skinning, and character dynamics.
- Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine for animation integration.
- Familiarity with motion capture workflows and tools.
- Basic knowledge of shaders, lighting, and rendering is a plus.
- Excellent storytelling and visual communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Web3, gaming, or Metaverse projects.
- Experience with AR/VR/MR environments.
- Knowledge of blockchain-based avatars or NFT integration.
Skills
- Animations
- Communications Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Visual Design