Join an independent life simulation game project focused on developing a robust character modeling and rigging pipeline in Unity. The role centers on enhancing the animation compatibility of customized characters and creating a suite of human models that age progressively from infancy to adulthood. The visual direction emphasizes grounded, everyday people with diverse facial features and body proportions, ensuring each character maintains a recognizable identity as they grow. Compatibility with an existing Character Customizer system is essential, and collaboration with other specialists is encouraged. The project values a practical, staged approach and seeks candidates who can contribute to modeling, rigging, or both, with flexibility for remote work.

Deliverables

- Review and improve the current character setup for better animation compatibility, focusing on hand/finger poses, grips, deformation, and object interaction.
- Plan and create human character models representing various life stages, ensuring seamless progressive aging and consistent identity.
- Maintain compatibility with the Character Customizer system throughout the modeling and rigging process.
- Provide a small, representative assessment or test as an initial deliverable before expanding the project scope.




- Collaborate with other specialists as needed to ensure a reliable and efficient pipeline.

Requirements

- Proven experience in 3D character modeling and rigging for Unity-based projects.
- Strong understanding of character customization systems and animation pipelines.
- Ability to create realistic, diverse human models with attention to anatomical accuracy and expressive features.
- Familiarity with progressive aging techniques in character modeling.
- Proficiency in relevant 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya) and Unity integration.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote indie project environment.
- Availability for an initial assessment/test and flexibility for staged project development.
- Portfolio showcasing relevant Unity character work, including examples of modeling, rigging, or both.

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📌 Freelance 3D Character Modeler – Unity Aging Pipeline (Toronto)
🏢 Twine
📍 Toronto