Digital Marketing Animator
Boston DynamicsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Mobile GamingIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in creating 3D animations for games or films
- Proficiency in at least one DCC tool such as Maya, Blender, or MotionBuilder
- Hands-on experience implementing animations in Unity (Animator, Timeline, Rigging, etc.)
- Strong ability to create animations that reflect character personality and narrative intent
- Solid understanding of animation principles and cinematic staging
- Experience with hand-keyed animation and maintaining high-quality standards
- Basic communication skills necessary for team-based production (Japanese proficiency required)
- Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently without waiting for instructions
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D character animations that define the personality and performance of in-game characters
- Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver a cohesive and immersive game experience
- Experiment with different animation styles and techniques to match diverse characters and settings
- Implement and fine-tune animations within Unity, optimizing for both performance and visual quality
- Take initiative in identifying workflow challenges and proposing effective solutions
- Contribute to the artistic direction of the game’s animation style and motion language
- Work with both hand-keyed and motion-capture data to achieve natural and expressive movement
- Explore procedural animation and physics-based systems to enhance gameplay immersion
- Develop leadership skills and potentially grow into a lead animator role
- Influence the overall player experience through character-driven storytelling and performance
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Where is this animator position located?
The position is located in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the main responsibilities of the animator role?
Responsibilities include creating high-quality 3D character animations, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers, implementing animations in Unity, optimizing performance, and identifying workflow improvements.
What skills are required for this animator position?
Key skills include creating hand-keyed 3D animations, working with motion-capture data, implementing and optimizing animations in Unity, and experience with procedural animation and physics-based systems.
What is the company culture like at Limit Break?
Limit Break emphasizes deep expertise, personal and industry evolution, and impeccable craft as founding principles, with a dedicated and dynamic team focused on creative vision in gaming and crypto.
What makes a strong candidate for this animator role?
Strong candidates are passionate about character performances, skilled in 3D animation and Unity, eager to collaborate and innovate workflows, and interested in growing into leadership.
Limit Break
Develops Web3 platforms for digital experiences
About Limit Break
Limit Break creates immersive digital experiences using Web3 technology, which is based on decentralized systems like blockchain. Their platforms allow people from around the world to connect and interact in new ways. The company offers unique digital products and services that attract a variety of users, including gamers and digital content creators. They make money by selling digital assets, charging for platform subscriptions, and collecting transaction fees within their ecosystem. Limit Break's goal is to change how people engage in the digital world by combining creativity with advanced Web3 solutions.
Park City, UtahHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
NFT market volatility threatens Limit Break's digital asset revenue.
Intensifying competition in blockchain gaming may dilute Limit Break's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain activities could increase Limit Break's compliance costs.
Differentiation
Limit Break pioneers free-to-play gaming in the Web3 space.
Founded by mobile gaming veterans, Limit Break leverages blockchain for immersive experiences.
Limit Break's DigiDaigaku NFT collection showcases innovative digital asset offerings.
Upsides
Rising 'play-to-earn' models align with Limit Break's Web3 gaming approach.
AI integration in games enhances user engagement for Limit Break.
Growing interest in NFTs expands Limit Break's user base and revenue.
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