Lead 3D Animator

2 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Xogar Games Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Xogar Games is an indie game studio 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 own earn module has opened gates to incorporate NFT to represent in-game assets, characters, and items as unique verifiable tokens on the blockchain.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a Senior 3D Animator with strong expertise in both character and vehicle animations, and proven team leadership skills, to drive the animation vision for our combat racing game. This role requires a blend of creative storytelling, technical animation capabilities, and collaborative leadership to manage a team and deliver high-quality animations that elevate the gameplay experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and oversee high-quality character and vehicle animations, including rigging, movement cycles, and combat interactions.
  • Lead and mentor a small team of animators, ensuring artistic consistency and timely delivery of milestones.
  • Utilize Unreal Engine's animation systems (Sequencer, Control Rig, Anim Blueprints) to bring in-game assets to life.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and artists to maintain animation fidelity and game performance.
  • Contribute to the animation pipeline, from concept, storyboarding, and animatics to final polish.
  • Implement advanced animation techniques including keyframe, motion capture, and procedural animations.
  • Ensure animations enhance player immersion through attention to detail in timing, pacing, physics, and weight.
  • Apply camera dynamics, lighting, and shading to maximize cinematic and visual impact.
  • Provide creative direction and feedback to internal and external animation contributors.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or related field.
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in 3D animation for games, with a strong focus on character and vehicle animations.
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring animation teams on game development projects.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of animation styles, especially in action/combat sequences.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Unreal 5.4, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max.
  • Experience with motion capture data cleanup and facial rigging.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Blueprint scripting is mandatory. 
  • Solid understanding of animation principles, physics, and cinematic storytelling.
  • Experience working on multiplayer or high-performance gaming projects is a plus.

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