Senior Technical Animator

📋 Description

• Responsible for the development and upkeep of animation systems, tools, and pipelines.

• Work closely with animation and engineering teams to ensure smooth integration.

• Identify and resolve technical animation issues efficiently.

• Optimize animation performance across various platforms.

• Assist with rigging and skinning workflows as necessary.

• Mentor junior technical animators and share industry best practices.

• Contribute to the long-term planning of animation technology and tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hands-on experience with animation systems in game engines like Unreal or Unity.

• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, MEL, or similar.

• Strong grasp of rigging, skinning, and animation principles.

• Familiarity with DCC tools like Maya or MotionBuilder.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

• Experience with procedural animation or motion matching techniques.

• Knowledge of character physics and IK systems.

• Understanding of version control systems like Perforce or Git.

• Background in mentoring or leading technical animation efforts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in developing and launching immersive VR games within a diverse and supportive team culture focused on respect, wellbeing, and balance.

• Commitment to accessibility and inclusivity for underrepresented communities.

• Flexible work hours, duvet days, birthday off, personal development time, and regular social events.

• Comprehensive holiday package, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover, and more.