Job Title: Senior Animator (Facial Animation Specialist)
Location: India
Company: LightFury
About LightFury: LightFury is poised to become India’s premier AAA game development company. We’re driven by a passion for gaming and innovation, aiming to set new benchmarks in the industry. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are expanding our team and looking for exceptional talent eager to develop and lead in groundbreaking ways.
The Role: As a Senior Animator with facial animation skills at LightFury, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animations for our AAA games, with a focus on facial animation. You will work closely with the animation team, designers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement animations that meet the project's artistic and technical requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality animations, including facial animations, for characters and creatures in our AAA games.
- Develop and maintain the animation style and direction of the game, ensuring consistency and quality across all animations.
- Collaborate with the animation team to develop and implement animation assets, including keyframe animations, state machines, and blend trees.
- Work with the design team to develop and implement animation-related game mechanics, including character movements, attacks, and interactions.
- Troubleshoot animation-related issues and optimize animation performance.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for animation assets and pipelines.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure that animations meet the needs of the game and are delivered on time.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in animation and game development.
Facial Animation Skills:
- Create high-quality facial animations, including lip sync, eye movements, and facial expressions.
- Develop and maintain facial animation systems, including facial rigging, skinning, and animation tools.
- Collaborate with the character art team to develop and implement facial animation assets, including facial models, textures, and materials.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in animation or a related field.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and motion.
- Proficiency in animation software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
- Experience with facial animation software, such as Faceware, Dynamixyz, or Live2D.
- Familiarity with game engines, such as Unreal Engine 5 or Unity.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with motion capture technology and data.
- Knowledge of rigging and character setup.
- Experience with character animation and keyframe animation.
- Familiarity with game development pipelines and tools, such as Perforce or Git.
Why Join Us? At LightFury, you’ll contribute to pioneering projects surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate about gaming as they are about making a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. We believe in nurturing talent from all backgrounds, offering a space where everyone can contribute to our collective success.
Apply Now Are you ready to join our team of talented animators and help create stunning animations for our AAA games? If you’re motivated to be part of our journey and excited about making a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining the landscape of AAA gaming from India.