About Sky Mavis

Sky Mavis, the pioneer behind the blockchain game Axie Infinity, is revolutionizing the virtual gaming world with innovative technology and infrastructure. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture where individuals can bring their authentic selves to the table. As a team of entrepreneurial disruptors and gamers, we are driven by a shared passion for making a meaningful impact and embracing the challenges and critiques that come with being at the forefront of technological advancement.

About the Role

Our Senior 3D Game Animator is responsible for making characters and objects come to life and move realistically within our worlds. From pivoting to bending, squashing and stretching, you define what can be done and how through flexible and intuitive rigs. As a Senior 3D Game Animator your day-to-day will be:

• Create animations that fit the artistic style of the game, whether realistic, stylized, or cartoonish.
• Design complex, highly-versatile deformation systems for characters, creatures, and assets in Maya, Blender.
• Work closely with interdependent teams to create optimized rigs that fully address the project’s needs and motion-related limitations.
• Work with the team to create and maintain the library of rig modules shared by all animators.
• Troubleshoot and support the modelers, animators, and other departments to ensure that they meet the project’s quality standards.
• Work with technical artists and programmers to investigate tool improvements.