We are looking for a Technical Animator to support character animation implementation for our upcoming rhythm game. 

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and validate blender rig to be used across multiple characters using auto-rig pro and FACEIT blendshapes
• Facial animation set-up with accessories
• The full workflow from Blender to Unity
• same rig structure reused
• same Unity controller reused
• same export rules reused
• same facial system reused
• Perform skin weighting and deformation adjustments
• Implement animations and integrate them into the pipeline
• Basic documentation
• Collaborate with artists and developers to ensure smooth character performance

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in technical animation, rigging, or related field
• Proficient understanding of skinning, blend shapes, and animation systems
• Familiarity with motion capture workflows and retargeting
• Experience with Blender and Unity

This is a description of our dream candidate, you can still apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Contract Details

• Timeline: Short-term contract role; timeline may vary based on discussed scope. 
• Classification: Independent Contractor, standard work-for-hire/IP assignment
• Rate: Please include your hourly pay rate
• Location: Remote (anywhere, within 4 hours of Pacific Time) 

Application Instructions

Submit your application including your portfolio (attached as a PDF), hourly rate, and availability via email with the subject line: Application: Technical Animator

\*Any email without the proper subject line will not be considered.