Remote Mid-Senior 3D Animator - Video Game

Remote Mid-Senior 3D Animator – Video Game

Twine United Kingdom
Save Join an exciting project to bring a fully animated dog companion character to life for a video game. The role focuses on rigging and animating a provided dog model, aiming to surpass the quality and interactivity of well-known companions like Dogmeat from Fallout 4. The project is remote, with a delivery timeline extending through October 2026, and offers the potential for future collaboration on additional content. You will work closely with a creative team dedicated to delivering high-quality third-party DLC experiences and mods for popular games.
Responsibilities

Rig and animate a provided 3D dog character model for use as a companion in a video game environment
Develop a comprehensive set of animations, including idle, walk, run, attack, interact, and unique behaviors that enhance player immersion
Collaborate with the project team to ensure animations meet gameplay and technical requirements
Iterate on feedback to refine animation quality and responsiveness
Prepare animation files for seamless integration by the development team
Maintain clear documentation of animation assets and workflow
Skills And Requirements

Proven experience in 3D character animation, ideally for video games or interactive media
Strong proficiency with industry-standard 3D animation and rigging software (such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max)
Demonstrated ability to create expressive, lifelike animal animations
Solid understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and game-ready asset preparation
Experience working with provided models and adapting rigs as needed
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines in a remote setting
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a distributed team
Familiarity with integrating animations into game engines (such as Unreal Engine or Unity) is a plus
Availability to deliver the project by October 2026
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