About The Company

CurlyBlue is an innovative and dynamic game development studio dedicated to creating immersive virtual reality experiences. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling, CurlyBlue strives to push the boundaries of what is possible in VR gaming. Our team comprises passionate professionals committed to delivering high-quality, engaging content for standalone headsets.

We foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning, aiming to set new standards in the industry.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Animator to join our team for an exciting VR project built in Unity. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality character and weapon animations that meet strict performance constraints. You will work independently from the brief to in-game implementation, owning your assets throughout the development process.

This role requires a robust understanding of rigging, skinning, and animation principles, as well as proficiency in Blender and Unity. Your contributions will directly impact the feel and realism of our VR game, enhancing player immersion and experience.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in hand-keyed character and weapon animation, with a portfolio demonstrating quality work suitable for shipping.
- Solid skills in rigging and skinning within Blender, including joint placement, weighting, and creating animation controls.
- Proficiency in Unity's Animator system, including state machines, transitions, parameters, blend trees, and layers.




- Ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks from concept through to implementation without close supervision.
- Experience with FBX export pipelines from Blender to Unity, understanding scale, axis, normals, and import settings.
- Comfortable working within a current Unity project, with at least one full cycle of animation production experience.
- A strong portfolio or reel showcasing your animation and rigging skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Animate a variety of character states, including idle, locomotion, combat, and reactions, ensuring fluidity and realism.
- Create detailed weapon and prop animations such as firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and moving parts synchronization.
- Design and rig characters and weapons in Blender, including joint placement, skin weights, and control setups suitable for real-time animation.
- Build and maintain complex Animator state machines within Unity, managing states, transitions, parameters, blend trees, and avatar masks.
- Set up avatars, implement retargeting, and configure root motion to ensure accurate animation playback across characters.




- Export animated assets from Blender as FBX files and troubleshoot import issues to ensure seamless integration into Unity.
- Optimize bone counts, clip lengths, and rig complexity to stay within the project's performance budget.
- Deliver clean, well-organized, and reusable animation assets that the team can easily incorporate into the game.
- Collaborate closely with the 3D, design, and development teams to ensure animations enhance overall game feel and player immersion.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and creative expression. We provide competitive compensation packages, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support. Our team enjoys a collaborative culture that values innovation, initiative, and continuous learning. As part of our team, you will work on pioneering VR projects that challenge and inspire, with the chance to leave a lasting impact on the future of immersive gaming.

Equal Opportunity

CurlyBlue is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates and team members.

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