3D Animator (Contract / Part-time) in Stan's Assets

About the Project
We are porting an existing 2D mobile fighting game to a 3D version of the game on Unity. The game features characters with unique fighting styles and personalities, and we need an animator who can bring them to life with dynamic, expressive animations in stylized / cartoonish styles.
You can check the current 2D version here for reference:

Bam Debates on Google Play

What you will need to do
Create character animations for a stylized 3D fighting game, including but not limited to: idle loops, attack and combo sequences, hit reactions, blocks/evasions, win/lose poses, movement loops and animations special abilities.

• Work closely with the development team to ensure animations are properly integrated into Unity and match the tone and pace of the game.
• Deliver production-ready animation assets optimized for mobile platforms.
• Iterate on animations based on feedback to achieve the right feel and character of each character.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with 3D character animation, preferably in a stylized or cartoon aesthetic. Please attach a portfolio or showreel of relevant work.
• Proficiency in Unity animation pipeline - familiarity with Mecanim, Animator Controllers, blend trees and animation state machines.
• Experience with serrated humanoid characters (ability to burp is a plus, but not required; we can provide shrunk if needed models).
• Proficient in any industry-specific DCC tool of your choice - Blender, Maya, 3ds Max or similar - subject to correct asset export to Unity.
• Ability to work independently, manage own time and clearly communicate progress.
  
  Would be an advantage
• Animation experience for mobile games(understanding of performance budgets, workflows with polycount in mind).
• Understanding of combat animation principles - weight, impact, readability of attacks and frame anticipation.
• Previous experience in fighting, action or fighting games or projects.
• Experience **adapting sprites in 3D** or porting 2D game concepts to 3D.
  

How to apply
Please send us:

1. Your portfolio or demo reel - we are interested in stylized animation characters.
2. Brief introduction - tell us about yourself, your availability and hourly rate or project estimate.
3. Relevant experience - any projects where you animated expressive, distinctive characters (game or otherwise).
   Wewe are looking for a person who can start in the near future and is ready for an initial volume of 30-40 hours, with the possibility of continuing cooperation if it is mutually beneficial.