Overview

We are hiring a 3D character animator for a paid test assignment to evaluate animation quality, technical execution, and Unity integration before moving forward with a full or part time position working with a much larger animation library.

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Required Technical Skills

Applicants must demonstrate solid experience with:

• 3D character animation (realistic, performance-driven)
• 3ds Max Biped rigs (or clearly explain an alternative workflow)
• Clean looping animations and smooth blending
• Upper-body animation that layers cleanly over idles
• Unity animation setup (Animator Controller, clip setup, basic state transitions)
• Organized delivery with clear naming conventions

Nice to have (not required):

• Mocap capabilities, cleanup, and enhancement
• IK-assisted animation workflows

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To Apply, Please Include:

• Character animation samples (not environment-only work)
• Brief explanation of your Unity animation workflow

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Final Output Requirements

• Properly configured clips (looping, root motion as appropriate)
• Import and set up all animations in Unity
• Animator Controller with basic states and transitions
• Clean, usable setup ready for in-project testing
• Unity scene or package demonstrating working animation setup
• Consistent, descriptive naming convention

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Character & Style

• Character : Human teenage boy with accessories (glasses, headphones); see pictures/videos
• Rig : 3ds Max Biped
• Style : Realistic motion with slightly exaggerated body language
• Context : Character always faces and interacts directly with the camera (viewer)

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Test Deliverables (Scope of Work)

1. Mesh / Rig Prep (Light Touch)

• Minor adjustments to mesh, skinning, or rig only if required for clean animation
• No full re-rig or character redesign expected

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2. Greeting Animation Sequence (Core Test)

Deliver a short, camera-facing interaction broken into three animation clips:

1. Waiting Idle (Looping) * 1–2 seconds * Arms behind back, hands crossed * Slight forward lean, subtle idle motion * Head tilted, looking toward approaching camera
2. Welcome Gesture * 1–2 seconds * Opens arms slightly, presenting the space * Confident and natural (not theatrical)
3. Self-Introduction Gesture * 2–3 seconds * Hand to chest with a small bow * Followed by a friendly gesture toward the camera

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3. General Idles (Looping)

Provide two distinct idle animations :

• Idle A – Listening
  • Alert posture, focused on the camera
  • Occasional nods acknowledging an unseen speaker
• Idle B – Excited Talking
  • Lively upper-body motion
  • Expressive arm and hand gestures reinforcing speech

Each idle must loop cleanly and feel natural.

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Evaluation Criteria

We will evaluate:

• Animation quality and performance realism
• Technical cleanliness (loops, blending, Unity setup)
• Communication skills, reliability, and efficiency

Strong results will lead directly to a larger, long-term animation contract.