About The Company CurlyBlue is an creative game development studio dedicated to creating immersive virtual reality experiences. Our focus is on pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment through cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling.

With a team of passionate professionals, we strive to deliver high-quality VR titles that captivate players and set new industry standards. At CurlyBlue, we foster a collaborative and dynamic environment that encourages innovation, skill development, and personal growth. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities for all team members to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

About The Role We are seeking a talented and autonomous Animator to join our dynamic team working on a state-of-the-art VR project built in Unity for standalone headsets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bringing characters and weapons to life through high-quality, hand-keyed animations.

You will have ownership of your assets from initial concept to in-game implementation, working independently to rig, animate, export, and integrate assets seamlessly into Unity. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to a project that emphasizes performance optimization, creative expression, and technical precision. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our 3D, Design, and Development teams to ensure animations enhance the overall game feel and player experience.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in character and weapon animation, with demonstrated experience in rigging and skinning in Blender.



You should have a portfolio or reel showcasing your ability to produce clean, expressive, and technically sound animations.

Proficiency with Unity's Animator system, including state machines, transitions, blend trees, and avatar setup, is essential. You must be comfortable working independently, making creative decisions, and troubleshooting technical issues related to import pipelines and performance constraints. Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required to collaborate effectively with team members.

A minimum of one full production cycle of animation work is expected, reflecting your ability to manage projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

- Animate characters with a focus on idle, locomotion, combat, and reaction animations, ensuring fluidity and realism.
- Animate weapons and props, including firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and attachment to hands or sockets.
- Rig and skin characters and weapons in Blender, including joint placement, weight painting, and creating animation controls.
- Build and maintain Animator state machines, managing states, transitions, parameters, blend trees, layers, and avatar masks.
- Set up avatars, retarget animations, and implement root motion to ensure seamless integration within the game environment.




- Export FBX files from Blender, troubleshoot import issues, and ensure compatibility with Unity’s pipeline.
- Optimize animations to stay within project performance budgets, including bone count, clip length, and rig complexity.
- Deliver clean, well-organized, and reusable animation assets for use by the rest of the development team.
- Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and programmers to ensure animations align with game mechanics and aesthetic goals.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional development. Our studio promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides a creative environment where your ideas and skills can flourish. You will have access to cutting-edge VR technology and the chance to work on innovative projects that make a real impact in the gaming industry. Additionally, we support continuous learning through workshops, training sessions, and industry events, encouraging our team members to stay ahead of the latest trends and techniques in animation and game development.

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 protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives foster creativity and innovation, and we are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can succeed and grow.

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