3D Animator & Asset Designer

Job Title: 3D Animator & Asset Designer
Location: Elumitas, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month

Job Summary:
We are looking for a creative and skilled 3D Artist & Animator to work on RTS (Real-Time Strategy) games. The role involves creating game-ready 3D models and animations for characters, units, props, and buildings, optimized for real-time performance in Unity.
The ideal candidate should have strong animation skills, a good understanding of RTS gameplay requirements, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 3D models for characters, units, environments, props, and buildings
• Animate characters, units, props, and buildings (animation is mandatory for all asset types)
• Create manual animations such as idle, walk, attack, work, and death.
• Develop looped animations suitable for RTS gameplay
• Perform UV mapping and texturing using stylized materials and PBR workflows
• Optimize assets and animations for real-time performance
• Ensure animations are readable from top-down / isometric camera views
• Maintain consistent scale, speed, and timing across multiple units
• Work closely with designers and developers to meet gameplay requirements
• Maintain asset consistency and follow defined art direction
• Test and refine assets and animations inside Unity

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Unity
• Strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and stylized art
• Animation is mandatory for: Characters, Units, Props, Buildings
• Ability to create manual animations (not only auto-rig or procedural systems)
• Experience creating looped animations for RTS units
• Good understanding of animation readability for RTS camera angles
• Knowledge of rigging and animating characters and mechanical objects
• Understanding of state-based animations (idle, move, attack, die)
• Ability to maintain consistent animation timing and speed across multiple units
• Familiarity with RTS gameplay elements (unit movement, camera behavior, clarity)
• Must be a daily PC gamer, preferably with RTS game experience
• Fast learner with strong self-learning ability

Preferred Traits

• Passion for RTS and strategy games
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Willingness to continuously improve skills and workflows

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• 3D animation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person