Job Title: Game Animator
Company: Lore Masters Studios Inc.
Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-time
About Us: Lore Masters Studios Inc. is an independent mobile gaming studio focused on creating immersive and engaging experiences across top brands and lore for players worldwide. As a remote-first company, we believe in the power of a diverse and distributed team, where creativity knows no boundaries. We value collaboration, innovation, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of game animation. Join us in crafting visually stunning and engaging games that captivate players around the world.
Job Description: We are seeking a talented and experienced Game Animator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing high-quality animations for characters, objects, and visual effects in our games. Your expertise in animation principles and techniques will play a crucial role in bringing our games to life and creating memorable player experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality animations for characters, objects, and visual effects using Unity’s animation system or external software like Maya or Blender.
- Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to implement animations into the game engine (Unity).
- Understand and interpret the game’s art style, narrative, and gameplay requirements to create animations that align with the overall vision.
- Ensure animations are visually appealing, fluid, and meet technical requirements for performance and memory usage.
- Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from the team, including creative leads and gameplay designers.
- Collaborate with the technical team to troubleshoot and resolve animation-related issues.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, animation techniques, and emerging technologies to continually improve animation quality and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or similar.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and body mechanics.
- Experience working with Unity’s animation system or other game engines.
- Strong artistic and creative abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment.
- Passion for gaming and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in animation and game development.
How to Apply: If you have a passion for bringing characters and worlds to life through animation, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or demo reel showcasing your animation work to jobs@loremasters.com. Please include “Game Animator Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line of the email.
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering Lore Masters Studios Inc. as your next career opportunity!