Sr . Game Animator 3D

Reliance Games

Pune District

On-site

INR 400,000 - 650,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Reliance Games in Pune, India seeks a skilled 3D Animator to bring mobile game characters to life. You will craft high-quality animations using Maya/3DS Max, plan shots with narrative context, and work closely with the onsite team under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a strong art background, understanding of animation pipelines, and experience in mobile games or game engines like Unity. This role emphasizes collaboration, improvisation, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

Art background and formal training in fine arts or CG.
Familiarity with animation pipelines from concept to implementation.
Self-motivation, good communication, team-player attitude.
Proficiency in Maya or 3DS Max required.
Background in traditional/stop-motion animation is a plus.
Experience as a 3D animator for mobile games; game engine experience (Unity).
Interest in playing games and awareness of current tech trends.

Responsibilities

Tell stories through character acting and movement with clarity.
Create quality animation using digital tools for gaming projects.
Collaborate with onsite team and animation supervisors/leads.
Plan shots with storyline/character context in mind.
Show performance ideas and shot blocking in dailies.
Implement changes and finish shots per schedule.
Develop knowledge of production tools and pipelines.
Maintain professionalism with direction and changes.

Skills

Art background

3D animation

Self-motivation

Team player

Communication skills

Pipelines knowledge

Camera & cinematography

Strong poses & silhouettes

Rigging knowledge

Unity game engine

Interest in games

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Art / Illustration / Computer Graphics

Tools

Maya

3DS Max

Unity

Job description

Job Summary

Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement
Create quality animation using digital tools for gaming related projects.
Work closely with the onsite team.
Plan shots with an understanding of storyline /character context.
Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in animation dailies.
Collaborate with and take direction from Animation Supervisors and Leads.
Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with schedule.
Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools.
Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and change of requirements.
Good understanding of Camera, lens, cinematography, and composition rules.
Possess scene planning abilities by shooting self-acting videos and collecting appropriate references.

Required Skills Experience

Art Background. Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred.
A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation.
Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
Experience and proficiency in Maya 3DS Max or equivalent 3D software required.
Background in traditional hand-drawn / stop-motion animation would be a plus.
Relevant experience as a 3D animator for preferably mobile games.
Game engine experience (Unity among others).
Interest in playing games and current technical trends in the medium.
Deep knowledge of realistic body mechanics.
Strong poses and Clear silhouettes
Creative ideas to make animation more appealing.
Rigging knowledge would be a plus point.

Games