About The Company

CurlyBlue is a pioneering interactive entertainment company dedicated to creating innovative virtual reality experiences. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of immersive gameplay, CurlyBlue specializes in developing high-quality VR titles that combine cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling. Our team is composed of passionate professionals committed to delivering engaging and memorable experiences for a global audience.

We value creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative work environment where ideas can flourish and transform into captivating virtual worlds.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and autonomous Animator to join our dynamic team working on an exciting VR project 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 take ownership of your assets from initial concept through to in-game implementation, working independently to rig, animate, export, and integrate your work into Unity.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hand-keyed animation, rigging, and Unity animation systems, with a passion for developing immersive VR experiences. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a pioneering project and showcase your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality animation and rigging work, with at least one full production cycle experience. Strong proficiency in Blender for rigging, skinning,



and exporting FBX assets is essential. You should be familiar with Unity's Animator system, including state machines, transitions, parameters, and blend trees.

A portfolio or reel demonstrating your ability to create character and weapon animations, rigs, and assets is required. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are necessary to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams. Additionally, you should be comfortable working independently, making technical decisions, and troubleshooting import issues to ensure seamless integration within the project’s performance constraints.

Responsibilities

- Animate characters, including idle states, locomotion cycles, combat actions, and reactions, ensuring fluidity and realism.
- Create animations for weapons and props such as firing, reloading, equipping, holstering, and moving parts, with attachment to hands and sockets.
- Rig and skin characters and weapons in Blender, including joint placement, weight painting, and setting up animation controls.
- Build and maintain Animator state machines within Unity, including states, transitions, parameters, blend trees, layers, and avatar masks.
- Configure avatars, handle retargeting,



and implement root motion to ensure natural movement.
- Export FBX files from Blender and troubleshoot import issues to ensure compatibility and performance within Unity.
- Optimize bone counts, clip lengths, and rig complexity to adhere to project performance budgets.
- Deliver clean, well-organized, and reusable animation assets for seamless integration by the development team.
- Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and developers to hook up animations and refine game feel.

Benefits CurlyBlue offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Our team advantages from flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages, and access to the latest tools and technology in VR development. We foster a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging team members to bring their ideas to life. Additionally, employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that push the limits of immersive entertainment.

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 a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and a richer work environment, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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