About The Company CurlyBlue is an innovative technology company specializing in the development of cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and interactive entertainment. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming through advanced design, engineering, and creative storytelling.

With a focus on quality and performance, CurlyBlue strives to deliver engaging VR content that captivates users across various platforms and devices. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning, making us a leader in the VR industry.

About The Role We are seeking a talented and autonomous Animator to join our dynamic team working on a state-of-the-art VR game built in Unity for standalone headsets. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality character and weapon animations that meet strict performance standards.

You will be involved in the entire asset pipeline, from rigging and skinning in Blender to exporting and integrating animations into Unity. Your work will directly influence the game’s feel and responsiveness, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience for players. The ideal candidate is self-driven, highly skilled in hand-keyed animation, and capable of managing their own projects from concept to in-game implementation.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in hand-keyed character and weapon animation, with a portfolio or reel demonstrating high-quality work.
- Strong rigging and skinning skills in Blender, including joint placement, weighting, and creation of animation controls.
- Proficiency with Unity's Animator system,



including building state machines, transitions, blend trees, and layers.
- Experience with FBX pipeline from Blender to Unity, including handling scale, axis, normals, and avatar setup.
- Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and deliver assets without close supervision.
- Good understanding of performance constraints and optimization techniques within Unity projects.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- At least one full production cycle of animation work, demonstrating reliability and consistency.

Responsibilities

- Animate a variety of character movements including idle, locomotion, combat actions, and reactions to gameplay events.
- Create detailed weapon and prop animations such as firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and attachment movements.
- Rig and skin characters and weapons in Blender, ensuring joints are correctly placed and weights are painted for optimal deformation.
- Build and maintain complex Animator state machines, including setting up states, transitions, parameters, and blend trees.
- Configure avatars, retarget animations, and implement root motion to ensure natural movement.




- Export FBX files from Blender and troubleshoot import issues to ensure seamless integration into Unity.
- Maintain rig complexity and clip lengths within the project’s performance budget for optimal game performance.
- Deliver clean, organized, and reusable animation assets that can be easily integrated by other team members.
- Collaborate closely with 3D artists, designers, and developers to ensure animation quality aligns with game feel and design goals.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Employees have access to a creative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and initiative. We support flexible working arrangements and provide the necessary tools and resources to help our team succeed. Additionally, team members participate in ongoing training and development programs to stay at the forefront of VR and game development technologies. Joining CurlyBlue means becoming part of a forward-thinking company committed to delivering impactful and memorable virtual reality experiences.

Equal Opportunity

CurlyBlue is an equal chance 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 actively seek to build a team that reflects our commitment to equality and inclusion.

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