3D Character Animator

You are a highly talented and experienced 3D Character Animator who will be joining a dynamic team. Your role involves creating and implementing high-quality 3D character animation for in-game actions, cinematics, and cutscenes. You will work closely with the Art Director, Animation Lead, and Design teams to define and maintain the animation style and fidelity. Your expertise in the principles of animation will be crucial in breathing life into a diverse cast of characters. Additionally, you will contribute to the rigging and skinning process, ensuring models deform correctly across various movements. Rapid iteration based on feedback and technical constraints will be a significant part of your responsibilities. You will also help establish and maintain the animation pipeline and best practices, while mentoring junior animators when necessary. Key Responsibilities: - Create and implement high-quality 3D character animation for in-game actions, cinematics, and cutscenes. - Work closely with the Art Director, Animation Lead, and Design teams to define and maintain the animation style. - Demonstrate expertise in animation principles to bring characters to life. - Contribute to the rigging and skinning process to ensure correct deformation. - Iterate rapidly on animations based on feedback and technical constraints. - Help establish and maintain the animation pipeline and best practices. - Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback. Required Qualifications: - 4+ years of professional experience as a 3D Character Animator. - Extensive experience with AAA character animation pipelines. - Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, and other industry-standard 3D animation software. - Proven experience with character rigging, skinning, and weight painting. - Exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and mechanics. - Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing character animation work. - Understanding of game engine integration and animation state machines is a plus. If you join Aroha, you will: - Work on AAA-quality game projects with a passionate and creative team. - Shape the look of original characters and game worlds. - Experience a growth-focused environment in a fast-moving game studio. - Be exposed to both realistic and stylized projects. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Ability to commute/relocate: Rajkot, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience: 3D Character animation: 4 years (Required) Work Location: In person,