Role Description - VFX制作・レンダリング - ゲームのビジュアル目標を実現するため、リアルタイムVFXおよびシェーダーネットワークの制作・最適化を行う。 - VFXおよびレンダリング全般（カスタムレンダリングパス、ポストエフェクトなど）を支える高度なリアルタイムシェーダーやマテリアルの設計、実装、および最適化を行う。 - 最新のレンダリング技術、専用VFXツール、およびプロシージャル技術の調査・導入を行い、ビジュアル品質の向上に貢献する。 - クロスファンクショナルな連携 - リードアーティストおよびテクニカルアーティストと密接に連携し、VFXを最終的なゲーム内アセットへと落とし込む。 - レビュー、フィードバックセッション、および反復的な開発プロセスに積極的に参加する。 - チーム内で知見や技術的な知識、新しいワークフローを共有するとともに、リアルタイムVFXおよび最適化に関するベストプラクティスの習得と活用に努める。 - ドキュメンテーション・リサーチ - 明確かつ最新の技術ドキュメントを作成・維持する。 - 技術的負債や将来的な制作上のリスクを主体的に特定し、長期的な技術的解決策の提案、検証、および文書化を行う。 - 新技術、エンジンアップデート、および業界動向を継続的に把握し、スタジオのテクニカルアートに関する取り組みが競争力と効率性を維持できるよう貢献する。 Qualifications - 日本語が堪能であり、業務上支障のないレベルの英語力を有する方。 - ゲーム業界における3年以上の実務経験。 - アート制作パイプラインに関する基礎知識、高い審美眼、およびアート・アニメーションコンテンツ制作の実務経験。 - シェーダー開発、VFX／パーティクル制作、パイプラインおよびツール開発、リアルタイム物理シミュレーションなど、複数の技術分野における実践的なスキルおよび関心。 - 1つ以上の主要プログラミング言語を用いたスクリプティングおよびコーディングの実務経験。 - 最新の商用ゲームエンジンを使用した開発経験。 - 業界標準のDCCツール（Maya、3ds Max、Blender、Adobe Suite等）のうち少なくとも1つに関する基礎知識、および関連開発ツール（Houdini、EmberGen、After Effects、Substance Suite等）のうち少なくとも1つにおける高度なスキル。 - 細部への高い注意力、優れたタイムマネジメント能力、問題解決能力、および高いコミュニケーション能力。 Requirements - 歓迎要件 - AAAタイトル開発における制作経験、および大規模開発特有の要件や複雑な制作環境への理解。 - Nintendo Switch、PlayStation、Xboxなどのコンソールプラットフォーム向け開発経験。 - モーショングラフィックス、UIアニメーション、およびユーザーインターフェース向けのインエンジンVFX制作経験。 - 構図、色彩理論、および美的感覚の基盤となる、伝統的なアート、デッサン、またはペインティングのスキル。 Benefits - 雇用形態：契約社員（1年契約） - Role Information: JP - Studio: Keywords Studios - Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo - Area of Work: Art Services - Service: Create - Employment Type: Full Time, Contract - Working Pattern: Remote

Role Description Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Animation Production - Create high-quality keyframe and/or motion capture animations for characters, creatures, vehicles, and gameplay systems. - Develop expressive and believable movement that supports gameplay responsiveness and narrative goals. - Produce polished animation cycles including locomotion, combat, traversal, facial animation, cinematic performances, and interactive sequences. - Maintain consistency of animation style, quality, and performance across the project. - Implement and refine animations within game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity. - Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues related to rigging, blending, state machines, and gameplay integration. Creative Collaboration - Collaborate closely with design, engineering, cinematic, audio, and art teams to achieve gameplay and storytelling objectives. - Participate in creative reviews, sprint planning, and milestone deliverables. - Contribute ideas to improve animation pipelines, workflows, and player experience. - Work with technical artists and programmers to ensure animations meet engine and performance requirements. Technical & Pipeline Responsibilities - Optimize animation assets for runtime performance and memory constraints. - Assist with motion capture shoots, cleanup, retargeting, and implementation. - Maintain organized source files and documentation according to studio standards. - Stay current with emerging animation techniques, tools, and industry trends. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Art, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or equivalent industry experience. - Shipped at least one AAA, AA, or commercially released game title. - Advanced understanding of animation principles including timing, weight, posing, spacing, and body mechanics. - Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating high-quality gameplay and cinematic animation work. - High proficiency with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, Blender, or equivalent. - Experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines. - Understanding of rigging constraints, animation systems, and technical pipelines. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and feedback skills. - Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities. - Fluent in Japanese and with a high degree of English language proficiency. Requirements - Employment Type: 1-Year Contract Benefits - Full Time, Contract - Remote working pattern

Title: 3D Animator, Virtual Reality Location: Tempe, Arizona. Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: JR121230 Job Description: Job Family: Creative Services Max Pay – Depends on experience: $90,000.00 USD Annual Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through intermediate to complex media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise. Job Description: Do you have a strong passion for creating and delivering cutting-edge, animated educational products and solutions? Do you excel at encompassing virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in your work? Then continue reading below for this 3D Animator – Virtual Reality opportunity! EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU. Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University, merging the most advanced experiential pedagogy with the entertainment industry’s best cinematic storytelling. Our mission is to deliver unique virtual reality and 2D labs and full course experiences that are provably efficacious, readily scalable, and emotionally engaging. We’re seeking a full-time, creative, and collaborative 3D Animator – Virtual Reality to join our Dreamscape Learn team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by taking on a variety of tasks (both independently and with other artists, developers, and creative leads) using emerging technology tools and artificial intelligence to create new story-driven experiences. You will work on a team to create high-quality key-frame animations. Essential Duties: - Spatial Composition: Manage timing and spatial layouts within Maya and Unity. - Rapid Prototyping: Build interactive mock-ups and prototypes to test gameplay and narrative concepts. - Key-Frame Animation: Develop high-quality key-frame animations using Maya. - Real-Time Development: Manage technical 3D development and implementation within the Unity engine. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Lead Animator and production teams to meet project milestones. - Stakeholder Integration: Interpret and execute creative feedback from leadership and project stakeholders. - Creative Problem Solving: Identify technical constraints and provide feasibility recommendations for complex VR scenes. - Iterative Design: Work in a high-speed, iterative environment to refine animation concepts. - Mentorship: Mentor student workers to foster professional growth. - Other: Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed. NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Tempe, Arizona. Desired Qualifications: - Experience in professional 3D animation in the game or film industry, demonstrating strong fundamentals of animation. - Experience in professional Virtual Reality development. - Experience applying motion capture to enhance performances. - Experience rigging 3D models for animation. - Demonstrated proficiency in Maya and Unity, including timeline animations. - Experience in previsualization, scene layout, and cinematography. - Experience with animation pipelines. - Experience with Shotgrid, Coda, JIRA and Confluence. - Experience with motion graphics and/or FX animation. - Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing tools - Experience with version control software such as Perforce, PlasticSCM, Git and BitBucket. - Evidence of basic scripting skills (e.g., C#, Python, MELscript). - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple milestones and projects efficiently. - Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing creative direction. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. - Evidence of strong organizational skills, including file management, revision tracking, documentation, and milestone-based production workflows. - Evidence of professional curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, workflows, and emerging technologies relevant to animation, VR, and immersive storytelling. - A web link to an animation demo reel (required). NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter: - Have you ever animated in a game engine such as Unity or Unreal Engine? - Have you ever done any previsualization work including camera compositions and scene timing? Salary & Benefits: $70,000 - $90,000 per year; DOE ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options. - Healthcare - Financial Security - Retirement - Family Resources - Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse) - Discounts Working Environment: You are a part of EdPlus; however, your desk will be in the workspace at Creativity Commons on the Tempe campus with the Dreamscape Learn team. ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.) Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

Role Description Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. - Lighting Creation: - Create high-quality, visually compelling lighting for environments and cinematics. - Produce lighting that aligns with the project’s artistic direction and storytelling, through mood, tone, and atmosphere. - Develop lighting optimized for real-time game engines. - Collaboration & Production: - Work closely with the Art Director to maintain the overall art direction. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the production pipeline to ensure artistic consistency and quality. - Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. - Technical Art & Optimisation: - Ensure lighting meets performance, memory, and platform-specific requirements across a variety of platforms. - Collaborate closely with environment, VFX, and technical art teams to integrate lighting with assets and pipelines. - Apply strong understanding of lighting for real-time performance. - Maintain consistency in quality while adhering to technical constraints and engine limitations. - Troubleshoot and resolve creative and technical lighting challenges. - Innovation & Continuous Improvement: - Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, tools, and workflows. - Contribute ideas and improvements to pipelines and production processes. - Continuously push the visual quality and innovation of game art production. Qualifications - Required Skills and Experience: - Extensive experience as a Lighting Artist within the video game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time game assets. - Strong understanding of lighting, composition, colour theory, and visual storytelling. - Experience creating optimized assets for modern real-time game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity. - Strong understanding of lighting tools (Lumen, light baking and post‑processing), performance optimization, and technical limitations across multiple gaming platforms. - Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate ideas effectively, and incorporate feedback throughout production. - Knowledge of game development pipelines and the ability to adapt artistic styles to suit various game genres and target platforms. - Desirable Skills and Experience: - Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of market trends, player expectations, and gaming cultures across PC, Console, and Nintendo platforms. - Experience successfully guiding and communicating with other art teams to ensure artistic vision and asset quality are maintained from concept through to final in-game implementation. Requirements - Employment Type: 1-Year Contract - Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo - Area of Work: Art Services - Service: Create - Employment Type: Full Time, Contract - Working Pattern: Remote Benefits - Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. - By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy.