Job ID
TECHANIM
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop, test and maintain complex animation systems in conjunction with animators, gameplay programmers and other team members as required.
- Provide technical support on the animation tools and Unreal Engine systems
- Assist in the design, integration and validation of animation assets
- Create and maintain state machines and other relevant systems utilizing animation blueprints in Unreal Engine
- Develop technical animation pipelines and tools to deliver cutting edge animations
- Creating tools and setups within Maya to assist artists
- Define how elements within projects will interact, build, transition and function from the concept stage, to final implementation
- Creatively and proactively solve resource-restricted tech challenges (ie exporters)
The Ideal Candidate Will Have a Mix of the Qualifications Below:
- Must have 3+ years of experience as a technical animator, in the gaming industry
- In-depth knowledge of Maya’s animation toolset and the Unreal Engine animation pipeline
- Experience creating animation tools within Maya, using Mel/Python scripting
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently for extended periods
- Strong understanding of character and set animation pipelines
- Proficiency in rigging and skinning
- Keen on performant FX
- Comes with other skillsets, such as shading
Pluses
- An avid gamer with a passion for creating great games
- Proficient in C++
- Unity Engine Experience
- Experience working alongside outsource teams
- Experience working with Virtual Reality platforms such as Oculus, HTC, and PSVR
- Has worked in both AAA and Indie environments
Location
Oakland, CA
Support Option
Work Remotely
Software Knowledge
maya
unreal engine
python
Skills Requirement
Animation
Character Animation
Shading
Closing Date
30/11/2021
How to Apply
hiring@steelwoolgames.com |
https://www.steelwoolstudios.com/technical-animator
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If all of those job requirements seem to be describing you, and you like the sound of working at Steel Wool, then you should apply! Send your resume, website and/or work to hiring@steelwoolgames.com. We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |