Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled 3D Animator to join our indie team on  Aaru: Fields of Eternity , a relaxing single-player survival and crafting game set in a fantastical Ancient Egyptian afterlife. You’ll bring to life a wide range of expressive characters and creatures – from Egyptian gods to flamingos and crocodiles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 3D animation for games, with a portfolio showcasing stylized character and creature animation.
• Must use Blender and be comfortable working within existing .blend files and collaborative pipelines.
• Experience rigging and animating bipeds, quadrupeds, and non-humanoid creatures (e.g. birds, reptiles, insects).
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and movement for both humanoid and animal locomotion.
• Familiarity with game development workflows and real-time implementation.
• Ability to create game-ready rigs optimized for clean export and integration.
• Comfortable working with constraints of production pipelines and collaborating with technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to iterate based on feedback and gameplay needs.

Bonus Points

• Previous work animating stylized creatures or wildlife in games.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools for collaborating on game projects.
• Experience creating VFX or enhancing animations with visual effects.
• Familiarity with animating props or environmental elements (e.g. a spinning pottery wheel).

Deliverables

• Rig and animate a variety of characters, creatures, and environmental props.
• Maintain consistent style and quality across all animations, in line with the game’s tone and art direction.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists and engineers to ensure smooth integration into gameplay.
• Troubleshoot and optimize rigs/animations for in-engine compatibility (Bevy + GLTF workflows).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a unique and creative indie game project.
• Contract position with flexible hours.
• Fully remote.

How to Apply

Please send an email to [email protected] with the following:

1. Portfolio highlighting relevant work.
2. Current resume or CV.
3. Preferred working hours and time zone.
4. Your typical rate (hourly, daily, or monthly – a range is fine).
5. Earliest date you could start if selected.

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