Animation / Technical Animator - Talent Pool (Apac)

Side; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multicultural environment

Global leader in game services

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Side is building a Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles in the APAC region. This program invites candidates to express interest for future project-based opportunities across animation and technical artistry.

Selection will align with client needs and project availability, with regular updates on opportunities and availability. In this role, highly skilled animators and technical artists can join a global network and be considered for roles as projects arise.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing animation and/or technical art skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max).
• Solid understanding of animation principles, rigging, and deployment in game engines.

Skills

Portfolio

Animation software

Rigging

Game engines

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Animation / Technical Animator - Talent Pool (APAC)

Company : Side Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description

About Side

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you are expressing interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the requirements of the specific or prospective co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We believe in maintaining strong relationships with our talent pool. As part of this community, you’ll receive regular updates, industry insights, and will be kept informed of upcoming opportunities. We will also check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams will carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing your animation and/or technical art skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Solid understanding of animation principles and character rigging.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and the ability to implement animations within those engines.
• Familiarity with technical art processes including shading, lighting, texturing, and optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing creative solutions to artistic problems.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to accept constructive feedback.
• Passion for the gaming industry and a keen interest in emerging technologies and trends.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying project demands and work within deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.