Senior Technical Animator – Temp

Remote-first Full-time Now hiring

Job Description:

Create and maintain rigs for unique characters through the development process
Support and implement animation content, and fine tune parameters for gameplay animation
Work directly with Programming, Animation, and Design to prototype and deliver excellent combat, character locomotion and movement mechanics, facial animation, and other new game features to deliver extremely polished gameplay and animation. Help to determine risk/reward throughout the process
Help document design features and parameters, brainstorming all avenues for the creation of animation content
Investigate, identify, and improve pipeline, optimize workflows and tools, setting best practices/standards streamlining the animation process
Troubleshoot asset and editor problems for the Animation and other development teams
Document systems and feature functionality for use by the teams and future employees
Coordinate with all departments to achieve project goal

Requirements:

Enthusiastic gamer with a passion for making great games and animations
Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Animator for games with an emphasis on developing and maintaining animation systems
Strong knowledge of Maya and Python
Experience in Unreal Engine Animation Systems
Experience with creating and maintaining Animation Blueprints
Experience with animation pipelines from prototype to final assets
Demo reel showing expertise with animation systems
Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to provide and receive objective feedback

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