Junior Game Developer

People XM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

People XM is seeking fresh graduates to join our Game Development and Animation team in Bangalore. You will contribute to designing, developing, animating, and testing interactive games across mobile, PC, and web platforms.

Expect hands-on experience in 2D/3D animation, character design, and game programming using modern technologies. Candidates may be assigned to game development, game design, or animation roles based on skills and specialization.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with 0–1 year experience and a strong interest in games and animation.
• BE/BTech or related degree in game design, animation or multimedia.
• Basic programming knowledge and a willingness to learn across platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing 2D and 3D games for mobile, PC, and web platforms.
• Develop gameplay features and interactive elements using Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms.
• Write, debug, and optimize game scripts using C#, C++, Python, or other languages.
• Support character design, environment modeling, and game asset creation.
• Create 2D/3D animations, character movements, and visual effects.
• Work with animation tools such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Adobe Animate.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, animators, and artists to implement concepts.
• Assist in developing game mechanics, levels, interfaces, and experiences.
• Support character rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering activities.
• Identify and resolve bugs, animation issues, and gameplay performance problems.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and QA activities.
• Optimize assets and animations for performance across devices.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow project guidelines.
• Stay updated with trends in gaming, AR/VR, and interactive tech.

Skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fresh graduate mindset

Communication

Education

BE / B.Tech / BCA / MCA / B.Sc / B.Des / Diploma in Game Design, Animation, Multimedia, or related fields

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

Blender

Autodesk Maya

3ds Max

Adobe Animate

Photoshop

After Effects

Illustrator

Substance Painter

Job description

Job Title: Junior Game Developer / Game Designer / Animation Artist

Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience: 0–1 Year (Freshers Eligible)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Work From Office

Qualification: BE / B.Tech / BCA / MCA / B.Sc / B.Des / Diploma in Game Design, Animation, Multimedia, or related fields

Salary: As per company standards

Job Summary

We are looking for creative, enthusiastic, and technically skilled freshers to join our Game Development and Animation team. The selected candidates will work on designing, developing, animating, and testing interactive games and digital experiences across mobile, PC, web, and other gaming platforms.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in game development, 2D/3D animation, character design, visual effects, game programming, and interactive storytelling using modern gaming technologies.

Candidates may be assigned to game development, game design, or animation responsibilities based on their skills and specialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing 2D and 3D games for mobile, PC, and web platforms.
• Develop gameplay features and interactive elements using Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar game development platforms.
• Write, debug, and optimize game scripts using C#, C++, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
• Support character design, environment modeling, and game asset creation.
• Create 2D/3D animations, character movements, and visual effects.
• Work with animation tools such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Adobe Animate.
• Collaborate with game designers, developers, animators, and artists to implement creative concepts.
• Assist in developing game mechanics, levels, user interfaces, and interactive experiences.
• Support character rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering activities.
• Identify and resolve bugs, animation issues, and gameplay performance problems.
• Participate in game testing, debugging, and quality assurance activities.
• Optimize game assets and animations for performance across different devices.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow project development guidelines.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in gaming, animation, AR/VR, and interactive technologies.

Required Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of game development concepts and gaming engines.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or similar platforms.
• Basic programming knowledge in C#, C++, JavaScript, or Python for development roles.
• Understanding of 2D/3D animation principles.
• Familiarity with Blender, Maya, Photoshop, or similar creative software for animation roles.
• Basic knowledge of game physics, character movement, and gameplay mechanics.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of animation timelines, keyframes, and rendering techniques.
• Strong creativity, logical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Exposure to Unity 3D or Unreal Engine development.
• Knowledge of character modeling, rigging, texturing, and animation.
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, or Substance Painter.
• Basic understanding of game UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of Git or other version control tools.
• Awareness of AR/VR game development.
• Understanding of multiplayer gaming concepts.
• Familiarity with mobile game optimization techniques.
• Experience with academic projects, game prototypes, or animation portfolios.