Animator – Unity

Job Title: Animator – Unity

Experience: 3 - 5 years.

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Animator with strong Unity animation implementation experience to create, integrate, and polish high-quality character and gameplay animations. This role requires hands-on expertise working directly within Unity, building responsive animation systems that support engaging gameplay experiences.

The ideal candidate understands both the creative and technical aspects of animation, with proven experience implementing animations using Unity's animation tools, state machines, blend trees, and gameplay-driven animation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and polish high-quality character and gameplay animations.
• Develop animations for core gameplay actions including locomotion, combat, interactions, and gameplay-specific mechanics such as slingshot/stretch-and-release systems.
• Implement and maintain animation systems within Unity using Animator Controllers, Blend Trees, Animation Layers, State Machines, and Timeline.
• Collaborate closely with Designers, Engineers, and Artists to ensure animations are responsive, performant, and support gameplay requirements.
• Integrate animations with gameplay logic, physics systems, and character controllers.
• Tune animation transitions, timing, and responsiveness to enhance player experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve animation, rigging, and implementation issues within Unity.
• Optimize animation assets and systems for performance across target platforms.
• Participate in animation reviews and iterate on feedback to achieve a high level of polish.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience as an Animator in games, interactive entertainment, or real-time applications.
• Strong hands-on experience implementing animations directly in Unity.
• Deep understanding of Unity animation systems, including:
• Mechanism
• Animator Controllers
• Blend Trees
• State Machines
• Animation Layers
• Timeline
• Experience animating humanoid characters and gameplay-driven actions.
• Experience creating and implementing animations for physics-based gameplay mechanics.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, including:
• Timing and spacing
• Anticipation
• Squash and stretch
• Follow-through and overlap
• Weight and motion clarity
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional development teams.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with root motion, animation retargeting, and IK systems.
• Experience with ragdoll setups and physics-driven animation workflows.
• Basic knowledge of C# scripting and animation-related gameplay
• integration.
• Experience developing mobile, casual, or action-oriented games.
• Familiarity with motion capture pipelines and animation cleanup
• workflows.
• Experience with content creation tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender,
• or 3ds Max.
• Understanding of character rigging and animation export pipelines.

Desired Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and animation polish.
• Ability to rapidly iterate based on feedback.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for creating responsive and engaging player experiences.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on engaging gaming and interactive projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge animation technologies and workflows.
• Collaborative environment with designers, engineers, and artists.
•  Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
•  Chance to contribute to high-quality gameplay experiences.
• Chance to contribute to high-quality gameplay experiences.

P99soft is an equal-opportunity employer

P99soft is an equal-opportunity employer. At P99soft, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, colour, caste, marital/parental status, veteran status, or any other special status. We stand against the discrimination of employees and individuals and are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the designated roles and responsibilities.

Life@P99soft

At P99soft, we believe in creating a work environment that balances professional excellence with personal well-being. Our vibrant office culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and a shared passion for innovation. We host regular team-building activities, workshops, and social events to foster a sense of community and collaboration among our employees. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

About Us

P99soft is a leading IT Services and IT Consulting company dedicated to making our customers' business operations seamless by providing them with digital services and applications using the latest technologies. We are committed to bringing excellence to all our creations.

Our Vision: “To lead digital transformation for our customers, delighting them at every step, while empowering our employees and fostering success.”

Our Mission: “To attain our objectives within a framework of integrity, transparency, and respect for our clients, employees, partners, and the community, fostering mutual trust and sustainable growth.”

Journey towards digital transformations begins here. Our talented teams help you make informed decisions, enhance operation efficiencies, create state-of-the-art visual interfaces, and design dynamic workflows to bring a better customer experience. Our engineering teams take complete ownership of assigning the right talent and architecting solutions using the latest technologies.