Technical Animator

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Technical Animator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of animation skills and technical expertise, with a keen understanding of animation pipelines, rigging, and integration into real-time engines or film production environments. Interested? Apply now

Responsibility

• Design and implement high-quality rigs and skeletons for characters, creatures, and props in a way that supports both animation and gameplay functionality
• Develop and optimize animation systems for game engines (e.g Unreal Engine, Unity) or film production tools, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Create and maintain tools that streamline animation workflows, including automation scripts and custom rigs
• Work closely with animators to ensure that animations are properly integrated into the engine and function as expected across various assets
• Ensure that animations run efficiently in real-time environments by optimizing assets and implementing performance-based solutions
• Troubleshoot and solve technical animation issues, including character deformation, blending, and integration problems, while working within technical constraints
• Support and improve the animation pipeline by implementing best practices, improving file management, and troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Test animations within the final production environment to identify and resolve any bugs or technical issues that may arise during integration
• Maintain clear documentation on technical animation processes, rigs, and tools to ensure the team can easily access and follow best practic

Requirement

• 5-8 years of experience in animation or technical animation in [games/film/VR/AR] production
• Proficiency in 3D animation software (e.g Maya, Blender, 3ds Max)
• Advanced knowledge of rigging, skinning, and character deformation
• Familiarity with real-time engines like Unreal Engine or Unity
• Scripting experience with Python, MEL, or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of motion capture data integration and retargeting
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to address complex technical challenges related to animation systems and assets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team environment
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your rigging, animation, and problem-solving skills, along with examples of technical animation workflows you’ve worked on