We are looking for exceptional candidates that will play a significant role in building a new ground-breaking game. We are an iterative development studio, and you will be working on a fluid environment with competing demands. We believe the best games are made by diverse teams, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Animation, Code and Design to achieve the look and feel of the desired animations style in-game.
* Offer constructive feedback to the team’s work routinely.
* Create and maintain documentation for internal and external use.
* Proactively create and enhance Animation systems to balance the performance and behaviour requirements for the game.
* Prioritise, plan, and manage the time of assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
* Help define the technical direction and develop innovative solutions for difficult animation problems.
* Coach and Mentor members of the Animation team and maintain a high-quality relationship with other departments.
* Escalate priority matters in a timely and professional manner.
Requirements
* Previous experience in games development, preferably with at least 1 AAA title under your belt as a Senior Technical Animator or 2/3 as an intermediate with involvement in technical animation.
* Experience with Unreal Engine.
* Thorough knowledge of Animation Graphs, Blend Trees and State Machines implementation and maintenance.
* Understanding and knowledge of procedural runtime animation solutions such as IK/retargeting/ragdoll.
* Understanding and implementation of procedural animation systems to reduce workload and improve believability/readability of characters in-game.
* Strong knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
* Knowledgeable of current and emerging animation technologies in animation.
* Knowledge of animation principles and the processes involved in creating them.
* Scripting/programming languages such as Python/C++/C#/Blueprints experience is desirable.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
* Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
* Annual Learning Allowance — to spend on your development
* Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
* Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you’ve miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don’t need to tell us why
* Birthday Present — gift voucher or a charity donation
* Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
* Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
* New baby gift — money toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
* Remote Working Budget — for remote workers to get out of the house
* Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
* Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
* And even more benefits based on your location!
If you’re based in the UK, additional benefits include: 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays; Long Service Days; Private Medical Insurance; Healthcare Cash Plan; Enhanced Family Leave; Cycle2Work Scheme; Electric Car Charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Please note: Our benefits are reviewed annually and subject to change.
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