Lead Technical Animator – REMOTE USA or Canada – AAA Shooter Games

Our client is a leading independent AAA games development studio with an international team in the hundreds working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada.

The successful candidate will have a chance to perfect their craft and expand their knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to players worldwide.
 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive knowledge of Maya, specialising in rigging / skinning.
• Previous experience in technical animation, tools and pipeline development.
• Previously shipped titles in a similar role.
• An understanding of anatomy and character movement.
• Knowledge of current and future technology and trends in the industry.
• Passion for games.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Mentor, manage and lead the technical animation department.
• Set guidelines, standards, and quality bar for technical animation.
• Characters, creatures, and props rigging and skinning.
• Implement creatures in Unreal Engine 4, including cloth, physics and blueprints setup.
• Work across other disciplines, particularly with the art and animation teams.
• Build custom pipeline tools and work alongside the engine and project leads to improve them.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of facial rigs for games, television or film.
• Familiar with Unreal Engine 4’s art production pipelines.
• Python scripting experience.
• Modelling and animation experience.

BENEFITS:

• Remote Contract options worldwide.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Private health care.
• Comprehensive assistance in relocation.
• In-company English language classes and Polish lessons for foreigners.
• An informal atmosphere, no dress code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!