3D Animator - Contractual Role

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Xogar Games seeks a skilled 3D Animator with 3+ years of experience in game animation and rigging. Proficiency in Maya/Blender, Unreal Engine, and animation principles is essential. This on-site, one-month contract role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to create high-quality animations for AAA games.
Must have:
  • 3D Animation
  • Rigging Experience
  • Unreal Engine
  • Animation Principles
Good to have:
  • AAA Game Dev
  • Motion Capture
  • Advanced Rigging
  • Racing/Combat Games

Job Details

About the job

Xogar Games is seeking an experienced 3D Animator with Rigging expertise to join our team on a one-month contract. This role requires a candidate who can create high-quality animations and rigging solutions for our AAA games. The position requires working on-site at our office, collaborating closely with the art and development teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create fluid and dynamic 3D animations for characters, vehicles, and environmental elements, ensuring they align with gameplay requirements.
  • Design and implement character and asset rigs, optimizing for both animation control and performance.
  • Collaborate with the art team to ensure proper deformation, weighting, and movement of assets within Unreal Engine.
  • Work closely with animators and modelers to ensure assets are production-ready and meet performance standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve rigging and animation issues, maintaining high visual fidelity and consistency.
  • Optimize animations and rigs for real-time use in Unreal Engine, ensuring efficient performance on target platforms.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in 3D animation and rigging for games, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong skills in both areas.
  • Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D software for animation and rigging.
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine for animation and rigging, including the use of animation blueprints, blend spaces, and control rigs.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles, rigging techniques, and real-time optimization for games.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Available to work on-site for a 1-month contract.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in AAA game development or working on racing/combat games.
  • Knowledge of motion capture and its integration into game animation pipelines.
  • Familiarity with advanced rigging techniques for complex characters and vehicles.

Location: HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

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Xogar Games is an Indian Web3 gaming studio creating multifunctional games across genres with robust utilities of blockchain technologies – so there is something for everyone. Our focus is to build casual social games for gamers, consisting of fun game mechanics tied up with engaging social features. we are creating an interconnected ecosystem that allows gamers to participate, play, and earn, using our in-platform token for tournaments, fantasy leagues, merchandise, and so much more. Join us on this exciting journey as we push the boundaries of gaming and technology.

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