About The Company CurlyBlue is an innovative game development studio dedicated to creating immersive virtual reality experiences and cutting-edge interactive entertainment. Our team is composed of passionate professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and storytelling.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and creative environment where talent and innovation thrive. With a focus on quality and performance, CurlyBlue strives to deliver engaging products that captivate users across various platforms, especially in the VR space. Our projects range from immersive VR games to experimental interactive applications, all designed with a user-centric approach and technical excellence.

About The Role We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Character and Weapon Animator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, real-time animations for characters and weapons within our VR game project built in Unity.

You will own your assets from initial concept through to implementation in the game engine, working independently to rig, animate, and troubleshoot your work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hand-keyed animation, rigging, and Unity integration, with a keen eye for detail and performance optimization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking VR project, working closely with designers, developers, and artists to craft compelling and responsive animations that enhance the overall game experience.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical skills and creative talent, including:

- Proven experience in hand-keyed character and weapon animation, with a portfolio or reel demonstrating high-quality work.
- Proficiency in rigging and skinning characters and props in Blender,



including joint placement, weighting, and control setup.
- Strong understanding of Unity's Animator system, including state machines, transitions, blend trees, and layers.
- Experience with exporting FBX files from Blender and troubleshooting import issues within Unity.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and deliver assets on schedule without close supervision.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Minimum of one full production cycle of animation work, demonstrating consistency and reliability in delivering quality assets.

Additional preferred skills include experience with VR-specific animation techniques, motion capture cleanup, C# scripting related to animation, facial rigging, and familiarity with Python scripting in Blender.

Responsibilities

- Animate characters, including idle states, locomotion cycles, combat sequences, and reactions, ensuring fluidity and realism.
- Create animations for weapons and props, such as firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and attachment to hands and sockets.
- Rig and skin characters and weapons in Blender, paying attention to joint placement, weighting, and control rig setup for optimal in-game performance.
- Build and maintain Animator state machines, including states, transitions, parameters, blend trees, and avatar masks to ensure seamless animation flow.
- Set up avatars,



retarget animations, and implement root motion to achieve natural movement.
- Export FBX files from Blender, import into Unity, and diagnose or fix import issues independently.
- 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 can be easily integrated by other team members.
- Collaborate closely with the 3D, Design, and Development teams to ensure animations align with game feel and design goals.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our team members' professional growth and well-being. This includes flexible work hours, opportunities for remote work, and access to cutting-edge tools and technology. We foster a creative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning, providing resources for skill development and training. Our team members enjoy a collaborative culture, regular team events, and recognition for their contributions. Additionally, we offer health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement within a growing company dedicated to pioneering VR experiences.

Equal Opportunity

CurlyBlue is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting 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 and backgrounds foster innovation and creativity, which are essential to our success. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join our team in shaping the future of immersive gaming experiences.

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