Xogar Games is seeking an experienced 3D Animator with Rigging expertise to join our team on a one-month contract. This role requires a candidate who can create high-quality animations and rigging solutions for our AAA games. The position requires working on-site at our office, collaborating closely with the art and development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create fluid and dynamic 3D animations for characters, vehicles, and environmental elements, ensuring they align with gameplay requirements.
• Design and implement character and asset rigs, optimizing for both animation control and performance.
• Collaborate with the art team to ensure proper deformation, weighting, and movement of assets within Unreal Engine.
• Work closely with animators and modelers to ensure assets are production-ready and meet performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve rigging and animation issues, maintaining high visual fidelity and consistency.
• Optimize animations and rigs for real-time use in Unreal Engine, ensuring efficient performance on target platforms.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in 3D animation and rigging for games, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong skills in both areas.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D software for animation and rigging.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine for animation and rigging, including the use of animation blueprints, blend spaces, and control rigs.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, rigging techniques, and real-time optimization for games.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Available to work on-site for a 1-month contract.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in AAA game development or working on racing/combat games.
• Knowledge of motion capture and its integration into game animation pipelines.
• Familiarity with advanced rigging techniques for complex characters and vehicles.

Location: HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore