Technical Animator

**Role is onsite in Leamington Spa 2-3 times per week**

A cutting-edge AAA studio situated in Leamington Spa, my client is characterized by its exceptional talent pool and an unwavering commitment to crafting a groundbreaking gaming experience. Joining this studio means working in a truly collaborative environment, learning from industry luminaries and working alongside rising stars.

They're actively searching for a skilled Technical Animator to enhance their existing Art and Animation team. In the role of Technical Animator, you will seamlessly navigate the realms of art and programming, constructing immersive experiences for players. Collaborating with a team of adept artists and designers, you'll breathe life into characters and environments while ensuring impeccable in-game performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with artists and designers to devise animation systems aligning with the game's technical and artistic requirements.
• Engineer and implement animation pipelines to guarantee optimal in-game performance.
• Craft and refine character rigs and animation controllers.
• Utilize motion capture data to craft animations that are both realistic and expressive.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and devise solutions to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Offer assistance in character and environment creation as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of the animation pipeline.

Requirements:

• Recent experience as a Technical Animator in the games industry.
• Display expert proficiency in Maya, MotionBuilder, and other animation software packages.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of game engines, specifically Unreal Engine.
• Command knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or C#.
• Exhibit experience with motion capture and facial animation.
• Collaborative spirit, able to work seamlessly with a team of artists, designers, and programmers to produce high-quality game animations.

Benefits:

• Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Experience a studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Partake in a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Access a private pension scheme.
• Avail private healthcare benefits.
• Benefit from health and well-being perks.
• Receive dental care benefits.
• Access optical treatments.
• Utilize mental health support services.

Apply now or contact Alan Dixon on alan.dixon@amiqus.com for more information!