Senior Technical Animator – Netherlands – Permanent – Video Games

This developer is setting the world alight with their popular online game enjoyed my millions around the world! As a Technical Animator at their studio you help define processes and tools that help improve the overall quality of their skinned characters in the most efficient way possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Expert knowledge in Unity and Game development for Unity
• Solid knowledge on C# and Python.
• Solid grasp of Houdini and its integration into Unity;
• Shipped AAA games in a Senior / Tech lead desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends in art production methodologies and tools;
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Research, Engineers, Artists and director to come up with innovative animations tools.
• Create high fidelity animation Rigs for high fidelity in-game characters.
• Work with procedural systems for animation rigs and animations.
• Perform rig fixes and troubleshooting during production.
• Clean motion capture data.
• Supervise animators to meet technical requirements for animation.
• Overseeing the skinning of a wide variety of characters using existing tools, and drive the development of new tools to aid and improve runtime deformations.
• Help ensure that art and animation quality remains uncompromised by limitations of technical processes.
• Be involved in researching latest technical breakthroughs related to animations and motions.
• Work with researches to implement new techniques for procedural animation systems.
• Help define and police pre-agreed technical constraints of the world together with the Tech Director;
• Help define workflows for world environment effects in collaboration with Technical Artists;
• Provide ongoing informal and structured technical feedback to colleagues to maintain high standards of quality;
• Facilitate the continued professional growth of fellow team members.

DESIRABLE:

• Familiarity cooperating with outsourcing partners;
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent formal qualification) in a relevant field;
• Experience working in diverse, multinational teams;
• Interest in open-world games;

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Very Competitive Salary
• Full Relocation Support

Tagged as: Senior Animator, Technical Animation