Tech Artists
Experienced Technical Animator - Full Time - Super Spline Studios
Tech Artists, Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Experienced Technical Animator - Full Time Responsibilities
Support animators across multiple projects on a day-to-day basis and troubleshoot/solve issues independently. Write tools and processes based on the tech roadmap. Implement animations in game, including setting up animation graphs to hand over to programmers. Collaborate with the team to bring craft, tech, and artistry into daily practices and help build pipelines and streamline workflows. Possess a broad base knowledge and eagerness to learn new techniques and implement them. Required skills
Minimum 3 years in a similar role Knowledge of game development workflows, especially within rigging and animation Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and its rigging/skinning tools Solid foundation and understanding of rigging at an experienced or advanced level Experience with animation tools and scripts (Python, MEL, Pymel) Ability to create rigs for characters and props for various styles (realistic, cartoony) using anatomy knowledge for humanoid and animals Experience rigging faces using joints, blendshapes, FACS, etc. Working knowledge of assets for game engines including Unreal and Unity Strong sense of technical excellence, functionality, and problem-solving Strong portfolio and willingness to complete a test to show skill level Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team Desired skills
Understanding of multi-layered deformation systems, deformers, blendshapes and how they work in real-time game middleware Experience with dynamics (cloth, muscles, etc.) and integrating them in games Experience with C# / Unreal Blueprints / Unity Editor Scripts Experience with working with motion capture data in Maya Strong animation skills and keen eye for detail Additional information
A portfolio is required demonstrating all aspects of your skills; please include a link in your application. All further information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement only. This is a full-time position in our Leamington Spa studio. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
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Experienced Technical Animator - Full Time Responsibilities
Support animators across multiple projects on a day-to-day basis and troubleshoot/solve issues independently. Write tools and processes based on the tech roadmap. Implement animations in game, including setting up animation graphs to hand over to programmers. Collaborate with the team to bring craft, tech, and artistry into daily practices and help build pipelines and streamline workflows. Possess a broad base knowledge and eagerness to learn new techniques and implement them. Required skills
Minimum 3 years in a similar role Knowledge of game development workflows, especially within rigging and animation Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and its rigging/skinning tools Solid foundation and understanding of rigging at an experienced or advanced level Experience with animation tools and scripts (Python, MEL, Pymel) Ability to create rigs for characters and props for various styles (realistic, cartoony) using anatomy knowledge for humanoid and animals Experience rigging faces using joints, blendshapes, FACS, etc. Working knowledge of assets for game engines including Unreal and Unity Strong sense of technical excellence, functionality, and problem-solving Strong portfolio and willingness to complete a test to show skill level Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team Desired skills
Understanding of multi-layered deformation systems, deformers, blendshapes and how they work in real-time game middleware Experience with dynamics (cloth, muscles, etc.) and integrating them in games Experience with C# / Unreal Blueprints / Unity Editor Scripts Experience with working with motion capture data in Maya Strong animation skills and keen eye for detail Additional information
A portfolio is required demonstrating all aspects of your skills; please include a link in your application. All further information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement only. This is a full-time position in our Leamington Spa studio. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
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