Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and highly creative 3D Modeler & Animator with expertise in creating realistic 3D characters, advanced animation techniques, and emotion detection systems. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects requiring a blend of 3D modeling, animation creation, and integration of real-time multimodal emotion recognition (both voice and visual) for enhanced interactive experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience with modern 3D rendering engines, high-quality character creation, and complex animation state machines.

You’ll help us bring virtual characters to life with lifelike movements, facial expressions, and gestures in a way that feels truly immersive and emotionally resonant.

Responsibilities:

- 3D Modeling and Rendering
- Develop high-quality 3D character models, from basic meshes to fully rigged, animated avatars.
- Utilize modern 3D rendering engines (e.g., Three.js , PlayCanvas , Babylon.js ) for optimal performance across web and mobile platforms.
- Implement Physically-Based Rendering (PBR) materials, lighting systems, and shadow mapping for realistic results.
- Integrate GLTF/GLB model loading for easy export and web deployment.

- Character Design and Animation
- Create realistic humanoid avatars using tools like Blender , Character Creator 4 , or MetaHuman Creator .
- Design blend shape sculpting for facial expressions, including emotional transitions and lip-sync animations.
- Produce smooth and diverse 3D animations (e.g., idle variations, emotion transitions, gestures, talking/lip-sync poses).
- Ensure character models are optimized for interactive use in a real-time environment, maintaining performance across various devices.

- Advanced Emotion Detection
- Implement multimodal emotion recognition systems using voice analysis (e.g., Hume AI , Azure Speech Services ) and visual analysis (e.g., Azure Face API , Amazon Rekognition ).




- Enable real-time streaming and emotion analysis to create more interactive and emotionally responsive characters.
- Apply emotion-driven animation to adjust character responses in real-time based on detected emotions.

- Facial Animation Systems
- Utilize morph target/blend shape animation for realistic facial expressions and transitions.
- Implement audio-to-face (lip sync) technologies such as NVIDIA Audio2Face , Azure TTS with Visemes , or Oculus Lipsync to synchronize character speech with lip movements.
- Develop procedural facial animations using scientific systems like FACS or machine learning techniques to create fluid, dynamic facial expressions based on emotional context.

- Animation State Machine Development
- Build complex animation state machines (e.g., Behavior Trees , Finite State Machines ) to manage real-time character behaviors, including facial expressions, gestures, and speech animations.
- Integrate animation blending and handle interrupts for seamless transitions between different states (e.g., idle, talking, gesturing).
- Develop layered animation systems (base layer, additive layers for emotions, override for gestures, etc.) to ensure realistic, nuanced character behavior.
- Body Language & Gestures
- Create natural, fluid body movements and gestures using Inverse Kinematics (IK) for full-body animations.
- Develop and integrate various gesture libraries (e.g., welcoming gestures, thoughtfulness, concern, excitement, etc.).
- Implement motion capture data (e.g., Mixamo , Rokoko ) for authentic movement, including emotion-specific poses and action-driven transitions.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in 3D modeling, rigging,



and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing realistic human models and animations.
- Expertise in using 3D modeling tools like Blender , Character Creator 4 , MetaHuman Creator , and animation tools.
- Proficiency in rendering engines such as Three.js , PlayCanvas , or Babylon.js , with a focus on performance and quality.
- Experience with advanced emotion detection and analysis systems (e.g., voice prosody analysis , facial emotion recognition ).
- Deep knowledge of animation systems , including state machines , motion capture , procedural animation , and inverse kinematics .
- Familiarity with emotion-driven animation , facial blend shapes, and lip sync systems.
- Understanding of web and mobile optimization for 3D assets (GLB, GLTF, etc.) and interactive content.
- Solid communication skills and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (designers, developers, animators).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine for integrating 3D assets and animations into interactive environments.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques for emotion-driven animation and realistic facial animation .
- Prior work with multimodal systems that combine voice and visual emotion detection for responsive character behaviors.
- Experience with interactive storytelling and creating characters for virtual worlds, games, or simulations.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented and passionate team.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies in 3D animation and AI-driven interaction.
- If you're excited about creating lifelike characters that respond emotionally in real-time, this is the role for you! Apply now to join our innovative team and help us push the boundaries of 3D modeling, animation, and interactive storytelling.

📌 3D Modeler (India)
🏢 MyCommunityToday
📍 India