3D ?haracter Animator

What are you working on? The name of the project(s): Farcana Genres: Shooter Platforms: PC For which tasks (responsibilities)? Character rigging (Maya only): basic knowledge of nodes is desirable (be able to tie blendshape to bone movement)
Character animation (Maya only): types of movement, gameplay abilities, basic facial animation. In-game characters have custom animations that reflect their character, story
Communicating with lead animator and 3d modelers on characters to create memorable images
Working with stylization, skill in Pose to Pose blocking is preferred
What kind of professional are we looking for? Experience with Maya and Unreal Engine
Experience with stylized keyframe animation
Basic understanding of 3d packages to communicate with character modelers
Basic understanding of how animations work in UE5 and/or willingness to learn the basics of the functionality quickly
Experience in game dev and understanding of how animations work in games (game timings, blends between animations), understanding of the game animation pipeline
A high level of familiarity with games and cartoons
We are not looking for an engineer, but an animator: primary understanding of the creative part of animation - knowing how to make it beautiful and expressive. It is highly desirable to be able to use constraints, but the ability to write scripts is no longer very important
Willingness to iterative development approach
Why do we enjoy working here? Remote work from anywhere in the world
An excellent team with passionate members and a toxicity-free environment
A startup spirit
The chance to influence the project's success
Welcome to Farcana, a leading name in the AAA shooter gaming industry. As a member of our dynamic and passionate team, you will part of a movement ingeneral that main goal to redefine gaming experiences for millions across the globe. Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, our company stands at the intersection of innovation, art, and technology, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We're not just creating games; we're creating worlds. The main focus on intricate gameplay, immersive storylines, and groundbreaking technology.
Our team is heart of our mission, so ensuring that we`re attracting the industry's brightest minds. Together, as one unified team, we strive to build an environment where innovation thrives, creativity is celebrated, and every team member feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities. Welcome to a board Farcana.