3d animator Jobs in Downey, CA

Lunacy is an indie game studio whose team is united by a shared passion for personal storytelling. Our current project is a narrative-driven 3rd-person 3D puzzle adventure game set in the Islamic Golden Age, which explores themes of grief and loss. The Role : We are looking for a 3D animator with experience creating and editing characters and cut scenes, and a strong creative / technical background in Unreal. This Artist will be able to conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and artistic problem solving, and will be able to partner with multiple disciplines to meet the project’s needs. Responsibilities : Create animations from the ideation stage through to final implementation of features in Unreal 5.5. Work closely with other departments on cinematic moments and support via animation and camera work. Create bespoke animations for hero moments in the game. Maintain a deep understanding of the mechanics of the game. Utilize the Epic Skeleton within Unreal to blend bespoke animations and edit asset packs from the FAB store. Animate and pose facial expressions for dialogue sequences. Capture in-game footage for marketing materials. Understand custom toolsets and deliver assets within the confines of real-time engine constraints and programming demands. Portfolio All submissions must include a demo reel showing personal and / or professional artwork. Portfolio should demonstrate a diverse range of animations, including gameplay, cinematics, and character animations. Details : 6 months (24 weeks) full-time contract Remote position with a distributed team. Will work most closely with team members in UTC-7, UTC-5, and UTC+1. Note that we are an indie team and this is our debut game. Due to budget considerations, we are most likely able to hire a mid-level artist, but please apply if you believe you are a fit for the position and share your rate / expectations for a 6-month contract role in USD.