3D Animator

Ace Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio in Turkey is seeking a talented 3D Animator to create high-quality animations for characters and props. This role involves collaborating closely with artists and developers to push the boundaries of in-game animation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Animation or Game Design and proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya and Unity. Bring your passion for animation and teamwork to elevate the gameplay experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of body mechanics, timing, weight, and posing.
• Solid experience in rigging and skinning for games.
• Prior experience with Unity’s animation system.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for characters and props.
• Rig characters for optimal control in Unity.
• Collaborate to ensure seamless animation integration.

Skills

Strong animation sense

Collaboration

Rigging and skinning

Proficiency in Maya or Blender

Understanding of body mechanics

Education

Degree in Animation or Game Design

Tools

Unity

Maya

Blender

Job description

Overview

We’re on the lookout for talented 3D Animators with a strong sense of motion, timing, and rigging — ready to push the boundaries of in-game animation. You will collaborate closely with other artists, designers and developers to craft animations that elevate the gameplay experience.

Take your place among our experienced and passionate teammates and bring out the best in yourself at Ace Games!

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality animations for characters, props, and environment elements
• Rigging characters and objects for optimal control and performance in Unity
• Collaborating with concept artists, 3D modelers, and developers to ensure animation works seamlessly in gameplay
• Developing expressive character performances that communicate personality, emotion and intent
• Iterating on feedback and optimizing animations for real-time performance
• Supporting the team with best practices for rigging and animation workflow

Qualifications

• Degree in Animation, Game Design, or a related field
• A strong animation sense with a clear understanding of body mechanics, timing, weight, and posing
• Solid experience in rigging and skinning characters for games
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software (Maya, Blender, etc.)
• Prior experience with Unity and implementing animations using Unity’s animation system
• Familiarity with animation pipelines in games
• A collaborative mindset and ability to take and give constructive feedback