3D Animation

2 Weeks ago • 2 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Virtuos is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to create character and prop animations for video games. Responsibilities include keyframe animation, cutscenes, motion capture, combat animations, facial expressions, and collaboration with other teams. The ideal candidate will proficiently use industry-standard animation software (Maya preferred), possess 2+ years of experience (or a strong portfolio), and demonstrate a strong understanding of animation principles and game development. The role also involves mentoring junior artists and contributing to the team's technical documentation.
Must have:
  • Proficient in Maya (MotionBuilder/3ds Max a plus)
  • 2+ years animation experience or strong portfolio
  • Game engine experience (Unreal, Unity)
  • Keyframe animation, motion capture, cutscene creation
  • Excellent animation skills and aesthetic sense
Good to have:
  • Experience with camera work
  • Experience mentoring junior animators
Perks:
  • Work with industry veterans
  • Multicultural team
  • Contribute to AAA games
  • Training programs and workshops
  • Flexible working hours
  • Gaming corners, canteens
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Relocation support
  • Career mobility opportunities

Job Details

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PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities

Responsibilities(工作职责)

  • 负责对游戏中角色和道具的动画制作。包括但不限于:手Key动画,过场动画,动作捕捉,打斗动作,面部表情等等。
  • 独立自主地按时、按质、按量地使用各类主流动画编辑软件,来实现项目内的动画需求,确保其符合在游戏中的背景设定。
  • 与项目内其他团队如游戏美术,关卡设计,策划团队等协作,为游戏的最终表现力提供动画支持。
  • 协助组长和总监对动画技术,项目经验等进行总结归档,并对团队内初级美术师进行指导和管理。Responsibilities(工作职责)
  • 负责对游戏中角色和道具的动画制作。包括但不限于:手Key动画,过场动画,动作捕捉,打斗动作,面部表情等等。
  • 独立自主地按时、按质、按量地使用各类主流动画编辑软件,来实现项目内的动画需求,确保其符合在游戏中的背景设定。
  • 与项目内其他团队如游戏美术,关卡设计,策划团队等协作,为游戏的最终表现力提供动画支持。
  • 协助组长和总监对动画技术,项目经验等进行总结归档,并对团队内初级美术师进行指导和管理。

Qualifications

Qualifications(申请人资格)

  • 大专及以上学历,动画类和电子游戏类相关院校或专业优先考虑(包括动画,影视动画,数字媒体艺术,游戏美术,工业设计,平面设计或摄影专业)。
  • 2年以上在动画行业的工作和项目经验,如果申请人有优秀的动画作品,可以放宽要求。
  • 能熟练使用常规动画制作软件(MAYA为主,如果熟悉Motion Builder或者3DMAX更佳),对游戏引擎一定了解和使用经验(例如Unreal, Unity)。
  • 熟悉动画制作技巧,如手key,动捕数据整理,过场动画等等,如果了解摄影机分镜技能更佳。
  • 对动画有良好的把控能力和审美能力,有能力通过动画表现初人物的性格,情绪,背景等特征。
  • 善于学习,有求索精神,并能够把新技术或新软件应用到生产中来。
  • 良好的逻辑性思维能力,交流能力,能够指导初级动画师进行项目生产。
  • 深入了解游戏,热爱游戏行业并且热衷于游戏制作。
  • 申请该职位时,请发送简历和相关动画作品。

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high- quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.  
About Our Team
Virtuos Chengdu was the second studio ever to be founded by the Virtuos Group back in 2008. As a full-stack game development studio, it’s capable of handling all aspects of the production pipeline, from the first brief to the final product, entirely in-house. To facilitate this, the studio is staffed by a multicultural team of experts ranging from art to engineering, constantly hard at work on the biggest titles on the horizon.
The studio has come a long way from its humble beginnings to becoming one of Chengdu’s game development powerhouses, due mainly to the fact that it was one of the first to pioneer AAA game development focusing on console titles in the region.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work alongside industry veterans in different fields
• A multicultural crew comprising 9 different nationalities
• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA games
• Customized training programs and regular workshops
• Group fitness, wellness activities
• Flexible working hours
• Gaming corners with consoles and canteens on every floor
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
• Relocation support provided
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1155
  • Posting Date 04/16/2025, 06:38 AM
  • Locations China, Chengdu
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-SS01

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