3D Character Animator

3 days ago

Rajkot Gujarat, India Aroha Solutions Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Create and implement high-quality 3D character animation** (both keyframe and motion capture cleanup/editing) that meets artistic, narrative, and technical specifications for in-game actions, cinematics, and cutscenes.
- Work closely with the Art Director, Animation Lead, and Design teams to **define and maintain the animation style** and fidelity.
- **Demonstrate expertise in the principles of animation** (timing, weight, anticipation, follow-through) to breathe life into a diverse cast of characters.
- Contribute to the **rigging and skinning** process, ensuring that models are animation-friendly and deform correctly across a wide range of movements.
- Iterate rapidly on animations based on team feedback and technical constraints.
- Help establish and maintain the animation pipeline and best practices.
- **Mentor junior animators** and provide constructive feedback when needed.

**Required Qualifications**:

- **4+ years of professional experience** as a 3D Character Animator, preferably within the gaming or animation industry.
- **Extensive experience with AAA character animation pipelines** and the demands of high-fidelity projects.
- **Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software** (e.g., Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
- **Proven experience with character rigging, skinning, and weight painting.**:

- Exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and mechanics.
- A **strong portfolio/demo reel** showcasing a range of character animation work.
- Solid understanding of game engine integration (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and animation state machines is a significant plus.

**Why Join Aroha?**
- Work on AAA-quality game projects with a passionate and creative team
- Opportunity to shape the look of original characters and game worlds
- Growth-focused environment in a fast-moving game studio
- Exposure to both realistic and stylized projects

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rajkot, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- 3D Character animation: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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