3D Animator

Seeking 3D Animator based in Tokyo to join the team working on Nanos, a competitive PvP action game currently in early prototyping.

In this role, you will focus on rigging and creating high-quality character animations that help define each character’s personality and presence. This includes producing polished idle animations and character select animations for 3D character models. Your work will play an important role in establishing the visual identity and presentation of characters early in development.

You will collaborate closely with designers and gameplay engineers, iterating on animations based on feedback and playtesting. As an early member of the team, you will also help define animation standards and workflows that will support the project as it moves into full production.

A successful candidate has a strong eye for motion, timing, and character expression, and enjoys refining animations through iteration. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment and contributing to a growing game from an early stage.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character animations for 3D models, including idle and character select animations
• Collaborate closely with designers and gameplay engineers to align animations with character direction and game needs
• Iterate on animations based on feedback, playtesting, and creative direction
• Help define animation standards, style guidelines, and workflows during early production
• Ensure animations are polished, expressive, and consistent across characters
• Support the animation pipeline as the project scales toward full production

Requirements

• Professional experience creating character animations for games or interactive content
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, including timing, weight, posing, and character expression
• Experience animating 3D character models using industry-standard tools
• Ability to iterate quickly and incorporate feedback effectively
• A portfolio or reel demonstrating your animation work
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
  High proficiency in English communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine
• Experience with character rigging and skinning
• Familiarity with game animation pipelines and real-time animation constraints
• Experience working on stylized or anime-inspired games
• Experience collaborating closely with gameplay or combat teams
• Shipped game titles or completed commercial projects