3D Character Animator

Anime Universeunited statesPosted

Job Description

Role Overview:

Anime Universe is seeking a talented 3D Character Animator to breathe life into our game’s cast. You will craft high-quality, gameplay-driven animations that elevate storytelling and player immersion, collaborating closely with our design and engineering teams to integrate fluid, dynamic movement into our games.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a 3D Animator in the gaming industry, with a portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of weight, timing, anticipation, and character personality, with a leaning to extreme action.
  • Proficient in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max for 3D animation.
  • Deep understanding of the Unity animation pipeline, including Hands on implementation of animations, animator components and rigging avatars.
  • Knowledge of the constraints of web-based gaming (WebGL/WebGPU) and how to optimize animations without sacrificing visual impact.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical animation issues, such as clipping, joint popping, and IK constraints.

Bonus Points

  • Ability to do basic rigging and skinning adjustments when necessary.
  • A deep love for anime, manga, and stylized JRPGs/gacha games.
  • Familiarity with physics-based animation or ragdoll systems.
  • Familiarity with visual effects (VFX) animation or camera sequencing (Cinemachine).


Compensation

  • Equity (Shares): Founding-level participation
  • Token-Based Rewards: Future participation (pending compliance)
  • Future Salary: Activated via revenue milestones
  • Remote First: Global, async-first culture