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3D Game Animator (Contract)

Evening Star is looking for a contract 3D Animator to help us create our new 3D game! In this role, you will be responsible for bringing our games to vibrant life by animating a variety of 3D characters for our new title. Our ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience with a strong grasp of both 2D and 3D techniques working with stylised characters.

The contract role is for a minimum of 6 months with the possibility of an extension depending on project needs.

Remote working is in our DNA — since our inception in 2018, we have had employees across the U.S., England, and Australia. While we welcome people to join us in our Los Angeles office, this will never be a requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality animations for stylised 3D characters in Blender
  • Integrate 3D animation assets into the game
  • Identify and resolve issues with the 3D animation pipeline
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director and leads to create required animations

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of character animation experience with at least one shipped commercial title
  • Proficiency in Blender or Maya
  • Familiarity with the core principles of western animation
  • Knowledge of Unity3D, Unreal 4, or other game engines
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple assignments, confidently estimate and execute task
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
  • Comfortable with GitHub, Perforce, SVN, or other comparable version control systems

Pluses

  • Able to rig characters from scratch and/or identify and rectify technical issues with character rigs
  • Experience with proprietary game engines
  • Experience with animating for games in the Platforming genre (2D or 3D), or related Action genres
  • Experience working with established/licensed IP

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Applications without resumes and work samples will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evening Star is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.