Studio: Stairway Games (Developer of Coral Island)
Job Opening: 3D Creature Animator (Non-Humanoid Specialist)
Locations: Work From Anywhere (Preference for Indonesia)
Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Stairway Games is on the lookout for a talented Creature Animator who specializes in non-humanoid creatures, animals, monsters, beasts, etc. If you love bringing life to creature movement and behavior, this is for you!
Stairway Games is a fully funded private company based in Bali.
Responsibilities:
- Animate non-humanoid creatures’ movement, behaviors, and interactions in-game (walk cycles, attacks, idle behavior, special moves).
- Work from concept art and reference materials to develop believable motion for beasts / animals / fantasy creatures.
- Collaborate with riggers, technical artists, and animators to integrate creature animations cleanly into the engine.
- Polish animations so they feel good in context; adjust timing, weight, motion arcs, etc.
- Participate in feedback cycles and revisions to refine animation until it fits the game’s art style and quality.
Requirements:
- Proficiency with tools such as Maya, Blender (or equivalent 3D animation software).
- 2+ years of experience in 3D animation, with strong skills in bringing life and personality to movement (creatures, animals, or other non-humanoid forms are a big plus).
- Strong understanding of movement, weight, balance, anatomy, and how they behave in different situations.
- Good working knowledge of the game animation pipeline and how animations are implemented in game engines.
- Good communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, spoken and written.
Big Plus: Previous experience with Unreal Engine or working on another game.
Perks:
- Work From Anywhere (Preference for Indonesia)
- Private health insurance
- THR (holiday allowance)
- 14 days paid vacation every year
We’d love to hear from you. Please send us your resume and a portfolio showcasing your past work to: careers@stairwaygames.com