Senior 3D Animator (Game Cinematics)

2 - 5 years

4 - 7 Lacs

Posted:17 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Work Mode

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About the Role

Senior 3D Animator

Key Responsibilities

  • Animation Creation

    • Animate characters, creatures, and props for

      cinematic storytelling sequences

      .
    • Deliver realistic body mechanics, expressive facial animation, and dynamic acting choices.
    • Refine and polish

      performance capture data

      when required.
  • Cinematic Storytelling

    • Work closely with directors to translate storyboards and previs into compelling animation.
    • Use timing, staging, and camera awareness to enhance dramatic impact.
    • Ensure animation quality holds up under

      close-up, 4K+ renders

      .
  • Pipeline & Collaboration

    • Collaborate with rigging, modeling, and lighting teams to ensure seamless integration.
    • Troubleshoot animation and rigging issues during production.
    • Contribute to pipeline improvements and animation workflows.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience in

    film, AAA game cinematics, or feature animation

    .
  • Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing

    cinematic-quality animation

    (acting, body mechanics, facial performance).
  • Proficient in

    Autodesk Maya

    (primary animation tool).
  • Experience working with

    motion capture data

    and refining it for final delivery.
  • Strong understanding of

    weight, timing, posing, and performance-driven animation

    .
  • Ability to collaborate in a

    fast-paced, film-style production environment

    .

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of

    Unreal Engine Sequencer

    or real-time animation pipelines.
  • Familiarity with

    facial rigging/blendshapes

    .
  • Experience with

    creature animation

    (quadrupeds, fantasy creatures).
  • Scripting (Python/MEL) for animation tools or workflow automation.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on

    game cinematic projects

    with global IPs.
  • Creative ownership and input on character performance.
  • A collaborative studio culture with

    growth and mentorship opportunities

    .
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

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