Senior Metahuman Animator

Xogar Games is a web3 gaming company that aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms by introducing decentralized and player centric principles, ultimately creating a more inclusive and

rewarding gaming experience. Our vision is to revolutionize the gaming industry by leveraging the unique feature of blockchain to enhance player experience, ownership, and interaction within

the gaming ecosystem. Our play to earn module has opened gates to incorporate NFT to represent in-game assets, characters, and items as unique verifiable tokens on the blockchain.

Overview

Our team is looking for a highly skilled Metahuman Animator with expertise in Unreal Engine 5.2 and 5.3, focusing on delivering high-quality lip-sync animations, facial expressions, and body movements. This role is critical in enhancing the realism and engagement of our interactive applications, ensuring fluid and lifelike conversations and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Create sophisticated animations tailored for real-time interaction, including accurate lip-sync, expressive facial animations, and natural body movements.
• Utilize Unreal Engine 5.2 and 5.3, optimizing animations for real-time performance while maintaining high visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate animations with technology stacks responsible for processing user interactions, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience.
• Implement Sequencers, Control Rigs, and Rig Graphs in Unreal Engine to enable dynamic animation blending and transitions, supporting a wide range of expressive outputs.
• Process and refine motion capture data to enhance the animation library, providing a diverse set of reactions and behaviors suitable for various scenarios.
• Iterate on animation designs based on performance metrics and feedback, with a focus on continuous improvement and realism.
• Keep up to date with the latest in animation technology and real-time rendering techniques, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches to advance project goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field, complemented by a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in real-time animation, especially lip-syncing, facial expressions, and body movements.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 5.2 and 5.3, including a thorough understanding of animation tools such as Sequencers, Control Rigs, and Rig Graphs.
• Proven track record of developing animations for real-time applications, showcasing the ability to achieve seamless and lifelike interactions.
• Knowledge of motion capture technology and its application in creating high-quality animations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams.
• A creative mindset and problem-solving approach, with a commitment to innovation and quality in animation.
  
  

Job Location: HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore