Animation / Technical Animator - Talent Pool (APAC)
4 days ago
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and beyond.
Experience our side of life For more information, visit
About This Opportunity:
Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you are expressing interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the requirements of the specific or prospective co-development opportunity.
How We Keep You Engaged:
We believe in maintaining strong relationships with our talent pool. As part of this community, you'll receive regular updates, industry insights, and will be kept informed of upcoming opportunities. We will also check in to confirm your availability and interest.
Our hiring teams will carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.
Next Steps:
If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.
Requirements
- A strong portfolio showcasing your animation and/or technical art skills.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
- Solid understanding of animation principles and character rigging.
- Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and the ability to implement animations within those engines.
- Familiarity with technical art processes including shading, lighting, texturing, and optimization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing creative solutions to artistic problems.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to accept constructive feedback.
- Passion for the gaming industry and a keen interest in emerging technologies and trends.
- Flexibility to adapt to varying project demands and work within deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary.
- Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
- You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
- We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
-
Technical Animator
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Prismatic Studios Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per yearJob DescriptionPrismatic Studios is seeking a Technical Animator with strong Unreal Engine experience, capable of both creating high-quality animations and supporting the technical pipeline that brings them into the game. This role balances hands-on animation work with tool usage, workflow optimisation, and asset organisation. You'll contribute directly to...
-
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$120,000 per yearSide is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South...
-
Animal Emergency Veterinarian — Companion Animals
27 minutes ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Index. Scientific & Technical Recruitment and Consulting. Full timeAbout the companyStep into a place where every patient matters, teamwork runs deep, and excellence is simply how things are done.Our client is a leading New Zealand veterinary group dedicated to advanced companion-animal care. Their purpose is to raise the standard of veterinary medicine in Aotearoa — bringing together emergency, surgical, internal...
-
Tech & VFX Artist - Talent Pool (APAC)
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per yearSide is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South...
-
Animal team lead
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand SPCA New Zealand Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per yearCompany DescriptionSPCA New Zealand provides care and protection to animals that have been victims of abuse, cruelty, neglect, or abandonment. Each year, the organization receives around 46,000 animals into their care and investigates over 14,000 complaints of animal cruelty and neglect. As the only charity with the power to protect all animals and prosecute...
-
Talent Cultivation Lead, APAC
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Partly Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per yearOur storyPartly's mission is to connect the world's parts and we're doing that by building the first global platform for replacement parts, starting with auto parts. Our big vision is to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future where waste is eliminated and all replacement parts are universally searchable, accessible and available to all.Founded by...
-
Animal Compliance Officer
4 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time NZ$720,000 - NZ$846,000 per yearMake a real impact by ensuring safety and promoting responsible dog ownership in the communityWork independently with support, managing a variety of interesting and challenging casesEnjoy a competitive salary, allowance, and great benefits while making a difference in AucklandHe angitūtanga: The opportunityYou will work within the Dog Control Act 1996 and...
-
Game Producer- Talent Pool
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$120,000 per yearSide is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South...
-
Technical Lead
4 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand IDEXX Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$200,000 per yearIDEXX continues to invest in Veterinary Software with a goal to offer the first vertical SaaS platform for Animal Health. We're growing both our capacity to deliver impactful software and the technical expertise to tackle future challenges relating to scale. Auckland's home to our global software center of excellence where we develop a portfolio of cloud...
-
3D Character Artist
6 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full time NZ$20,000 - NZ$80,000 per yearAbout SideSide (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries...
