3D Animator

We are an indie game studio producing an adventure PC and console game.

Responsibilities

• Character Animation: Create lifelike and expressive animations for human characters, including movement, combat, and emotion
• Object Animation: Animate objects, props, and environmental elements to enhance interactivity and contribute to the game's unique gameplay mechanics.
• Combat Animations: Design and implement dynamic combat animations for both characters and objects, taking inspiration from titles like 'Skate 3' and 'Uncharted.'
• Environmental Interaction: Animate objects and environmental elements to respond to player actions, fostering a dynamic and engaging game world.
• Physics and Ragdoll Animations: Develop physics-based animations and ragdoll systems to enhance realism and immersion during character and object interactions.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with the design team to rapidly prototype and iterate on animations, ensuring they align with gameplay and storytelling objectives.
• Technical Integration: Work closely with programmers to implement animations in Unreal Engine, considering technical constraints and optimisations.
• Motion Capture: If applicable, oversee motion capture sessions and refine captured data for character and object animations.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing to identify and rectify animation issues, ensuring a polished player experience.
• Performance Optimisation: Optimise animations for performance to maintain smooth gameplay across various hardware configurations.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends, animation techniques, and new technologies, applying them to enhance the game's animations.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of animation assets and guidelines for the development team.

Qualifications

• 3D Animation Proficiency: A strong foundation in 3D animation techniques, including character and object animations.
• Creativity: A creative mindset to bring innovation and uniqueness to character and object animations in a genre-twisting game.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication and teamwork to work cohesively with the development team to achieve animation goals.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends in 3D animation.