Role
3D Animator (AR/VR/XR + Modeling & Texturing)
Company
Ctruh
Location:
Bangalore (HSR Layout)
Role Overview
Ctruh is looking for a highly creative and technically strong 3D Animator to bring immersive experiences to life across AR, VR, and XR platforms. This role sits at the core of visual storytellingwhere motion, interaction, and design converge to create engaging, real-time experiences.
You will be responsible for crafting high-quality animations for products, environments, and interactive journeys, while also contributing to basic modeling and texturing workflows when required. The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of animation principles, real-time performance constraints, and immersive storytelling.
Working closely with design, product, and engineering teams, you will play a key role in shaping how users experience and interact with 3D content.
Key Responsibilities
- Animation & Motion Design
Create high-quality animations for products, environments, and immersive experiences
Design motion sequences, transitions, and interactions that enhance storytelling
Develop smooth and natural animations aligned with real-world physics and user expectations
- Immersive Storytelling & Camera Design
Design camera movements and cinematic sequences for AR/VR/XR experiences
Translate concepts into compelling visual narratives using motion and timing
Ensure animations enhance user engagement and interactivity
- Real-Time Animation Optimization
Optimize animations for performance across web, mobile, and XR platforms
Ensure smooth playback with minimal performance overhead
Adapt animations to meet constraints of real-time engines like Unreal
- Modeling & Texturing Support
Contribute to basic 3D modeling and asset creation when required
Assist in UV mapping, texturing, and material setup using PBR workflows
Ensure animation-ready assets with clean topology and rigging compatibility
- Asset Export & Pipeline Management
Export and manage assets in .glb/.gltf formats for real-time applications
Maintain structured workflows for animation assets and iterations
Ensure seamless integration with development and rendering pipelines
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with designers, developers, and product teams
Align animations with UI/UX flows and interactive elements
Support developers in integrating animations into live environments
What Were Looking For
- Must-Have Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in 3D animation or a related role
Strong Proficiency In
Blender (Animation + basic modeling)
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Unreal Engine (basic to intermediate)
Strong Understanding Of
Core animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, realism)
Real-time animation pipelines and constraints
Camera motion, composition, and storytellin
Experience working with .glb/.gltf workflows
Ability to manage animation tasks end-to-end with minimal supervision
Experience in product animation, motion graphics, or cinematic 3D storytelling
Familiarity with interactive animation for AR/VR/XR or WebXR platforms
Understanding of UI/UX motion design in 3D environments
Exposure to rigging, skinning, and character/object animation workflows
Experience optimizing animations for cross-device compatibility
Who Can Apply
Candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience
Freshers with exceptional animation portfolios demonstrating real-time work
Individuals passionate about AR/VR/XR and immersive storytelling
Builders who thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments
What Success Looks Like In Year 1
Delivery of high-quality, production-ready animations across multiple projects
Creation of engaging motion systems that enhance user experience
Improved performance and optimization of animation pipelines
Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams leading to faster releases
Contribution to visually compelling, interactive immersive experiences
Why Join Ctruh
Work on next-generation AR/VR/XR products shaping immersive commerce
High creative ownership in defining motion and storytelling experiences
Direct collaboration with founders and core product teams
Opportunity to build a strong portfolio of real-world immersive projects
Fast-paced startup environment with meaningful impact
Location & Work Culture:
Location: HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Schedule: 6 days working (5 days in-office, Saturdays WFH)
Culture: High ownership, fast execution, builder-first mindset
Team: Young, ambitious, and highly collaborative
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-driven growth opportunities
Exposure to cutting-edge immersive technology ecosystem
Ideal Candidate
You are a motion-driven storyteller who understands how animation shapes user experience. You can create a compelling product animation, design seamless transitions, and ensure everything runs flawlessly in real-time environments. You balance creativity with technical precision and are excited to build the future of immersive experiences at Ctruh.
