About The Company

CurlyBlue is a pioneering game development studio dedicated to creating innovative and immersive virtual reality experiences. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling, CurlyBlue strives to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Our team comprises passionate professionals committed to delivering high-quality products that captivate audiences and set new standards in the VR industry.

We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning. As part of our growth, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to exciting projects that challenge and inspire.

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled Animator with a strong background in character and weapon animation within Unity, particularly for VR applications. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, real-time animations for characters and weapons, ensuring they meet strict performance constraints. You will work autonomously from concept to implementation, rigging and skinning your own assets in Blender, exporting FBX files, and integrating them seamlessly into our Unity projects.

Your expertise will help bring our VR game to life, enhancing the overall game feel and player immersion. This position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of animation assets and collaborate closely with our design, development, and 3D teams to deliver polished, engaging experiences.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio demonstrating hand-keyed character and weapon animations, with experience in rigging and skinning in Blender. You should have a solid understanding of Unity's Animator system, including state machines, transitions, blend trees,



and avatar setup. A minimum of one full production cycle of animation work is required, showcasing your ability to deliver high-quality assets independently.

Proficiency in FBX pipeline management from Blender to Unity, with attention to scale, normals, and import settings, is essential. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are necessary to collaborate effectively with team members. A creative, autonomous mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently is highly valued.

Responsibilities

- Animate characters with various states such as idles, locomotion, combat actions, and reactions to enhance gameplay realism and immersion.
- Create dynamic weapon and prop animations, including firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and attachment to hands and sockets.
- Rig and skin characters and weapons in Blender, ensuring joint placement, weighting, and animation controls are optimized for game performance.
- Build and maintain complex Animator state machines, incorporating states, transitions, parameters, blend trees, layers, and avatar masks to facilitate smooth animation flow.
- Set up avatars, implement retargeting, and configure root motion to ensure consistent and realistic animations across different assets.
- Export FBX files from Blender and troubleshoot import issues within Unity,



maintaining a clean and organized asset pipeline.
- Manage bone counts, clip lengths, and rig complexity to stay within the project’s performance budget without compromising quality.
- Deliver clean, well-organized, and reusable animation assets that can be easily integrated and utilized by the development team.
- Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and programmers to hook up animations and refine game feel, ensuring a cohesive player experience.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity. Employees enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to cutting-edge VR technology. We provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth, learning, and contribution to impactful projects. Additionally, our team members have access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary for high-quality production. We believe in work-life balance and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement, making CurlyBlue an ideal place for passionate professionals seeking to advance their careers in VR game development.

Equal Opportunity

CurlyBlue is an equal prospect 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 teams foster innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our vibrant and dynamic team.

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