Staff Technical Animator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create high quality production animation content and implement that content in a game engine
• Collaborate with Animation, Design and Engineering to implement new animation systems and ensure cross-discipline communication
• Provide support for the animation team helping to resolve technical issues
• Proactively search for ways to improve animation quality and workflows
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure animation is performant and within memory budgets
• Collaborate with Tech Artists developing tools that support the animation pipeline

REQUIRED SKILLS

• In-depth experience with animation systems in Unreal Engine
• Strong understanding of game animation concepts like layering, blending, state machines, etc
• Knowledge of Maya animation pipelines
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment
• A strong understanding of animation principles

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• Python scripting for Maya
• Stylized animation experience
• Fighting game animation experience
• Live Service game animation experience