3D Animator
@ Creston Games

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About Creston Games

Creston Games is an independent game studio dedicated to crafting unique multiplayer experiences. They are currently developing a cooking-themed, semi-open world multiplayer game that emphasizes rich co-op gameplay and dynamic environments. The international team values originality, collaboration, and creative risk-taking.

Role Overview: 3D Animator

As a 3D Animator, you will bring characters, NPCs, vehicles, and the world to life with expressive and polished animations. Your work will be crucial in creating immersive experiences through stylized cooking actions and dynamic multiplayer interactions in a semi-realistic stylized world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality character and NPC animations including gameplay, cinematic, and ambient sequences.
  • Animate unique cooking actions such as chopping, frying, mixing, and serving.
  • Implement animations within Unity using Mecanim/Animator Controllers.
  • Work with rigged 3D models and adjust rigs if necessary.
  • Ensure animations are responsive, loop cleanly, and are optimized for multiplayer performance.
  • Collaborate with Technical Artists to polish blending, IK, and transition effects.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a 3D Animator with indie or professional projects.
  • Strong grasp of animation principles including timing, weight, anticipation, and squash & stretch.
  • Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D animation tools.
  • Experience with character rigging and skinning workflows.
  • Understanding of Unity’s Animator and animation pipeline.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across art, design, and development teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience animating stylized or semi-realistic characters, props, or vehicles.
  • Familiarity with multiplayer or co-op gameplay animation requirements.
  • Knowledge of facial animation or lip sync techniques.

What We Offer

  • A creative, international, and collaborative remote team.
  • Flexible working hours and fully remote work.
  • Core team membership with revenue share compensation.
  • Access to free masterclasses and mentoring sessions from industry veterans.

Key skills/competency

  • 3D Animation
  • Unity
  • Maya
  • Blender
  • Character Rigging
  • Animation Principles
  • Co-op Gameplay
  • Multiplayer Optimization
  • Collaboration
  • Technical Animation
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How to Get Hired at Creston Games

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Creston Games: Understand their games, culture, and recent projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight animation and Unity experience.
  • Show portfolio: Include diverse animation samples.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review technical animation questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Unity Animator workflows.
Practice rigging in Maya or Blender.
Optimize animation loops for performance.
Build sample animations in Unity.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a time of creative collaboration.
Explain handling tight deadlines on projects.
Describe resolving team conflicts constructively.
Share experience in multi-department coordination.

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