3D Animator – Games | Maya Master, Real-Time Action

Tic Toc Games; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Toc Games in California is seeking a motivated 3D animator to push the boundaries of game animation. You will collaborate with the Art Director and teammates, taking ownership of shots from concept to implementation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of game animation experience, expert Maya skills, and a solid grasp of timing, squash/stretch, and gameplay context. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years practical animation experience in interactive media or games.
• Expert knowledge of Maya’s animation toolset.
• Strong understanding of animation timing, staging, and squash/stretch in games.
• Solid topology knowledge and ability to adapt to animation tasks.
• Excellent English communication and proactive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Art Director to finalize animations and incorporate feedback.
• Animate character rigs and props using keyframe animation.
• Coordinate with Producers and Art team to meet deadlines.
• Ensure technically sound clips with the Tech Art team and revise as needed.
• Maintain organized files and manage workload with clear time estimates.

Skills

3D animation

Maya

Unity

English communication

Tools

Unity

ZBrush

Job description

Tic Toc Games in California is seeking a motivated 3D animator to push the boundaries of game animation. You will collaborate with the Art Director and teammates, taking ownership of shots from concept to implementation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of game animation experience, expert Maya skills, and a solid grasp of timing, squash/stretch, and gameplay context. Strong communication and reliability are essential.