Senior Technical Animator

Role Overview

• Act as a key contributor to Unreal animation technology, helping to implement and maintain the technical vision for character pipelines and runtime systems.
• Design and maintain complex animation systems within Unreal Engine, with a heavy focus on Animation Blueprints and Control Rig.
• Contribute to the integration of new characters by implementing their Physics and Cloth assets, and fine-tuning their LODs.
• Research and prototype new techniques to enhance animation quality and workflow efficiency for the wider team.
• Participate in the creation of high-quality character and weapon rigs that meet the demands of our artistic and gameplay vision, using our internal Maya rigging tools.
• Help improve the character pipeline by contributing to the development and maintaining of essential Python-based tools for the animation team.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex technical challenges and ensure the performance and stability of all animation systems.
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to junior and mid-level technical animators, fostering their skills and growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Animation Lead and Director to translate artistic needs into robust technical solutions.
• Document best practices for the technical animation pipeline to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
• Track your progress on a daily basis and help evaluating and scheduling upcoming tasks.
• Balance the creative ambitions of the animation team with the technical constraints of the engine.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical animation, with a proven track record in a senior capacity.
• Shipped at least one AA+ title in a technical animation capacity.
• Expert-level expertise with Unreal Engine, specifically with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Control Rigs.
• Solid knowledge of dynamic asset types, in particular Physics and Cloth Assets.
• Proven skills in Maya character rigging and skinning for realistic characters.
• Strong proficiency with python tools programming.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists and engineers.

Tech Stack

• Python
• Unreal Engine

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous benefits supporting your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.
• Company events and wrap-up parties, access to all games released by CI Games and company merchandise.
• A chance to be part of something ground-breaking as we shape the future of gaming.