Technical Animator – UK REMOTE, Hybrid, Onsite, North West, UK – AAA Games

Our client is a major Games Developer with multiple studios in the UK. They’re focused on creating fun console games using a world-famous IP.

As a Technical Animator on the team, you will work in the character animation pipeline.  Working creatively and technically alongside Animators, Riggers, Designers, Artists, Programmers and Production on a day-to-day basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree or equivalent qualification or experience in industries with transferable skills.
• An eye for detail in animation implementation.
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D software.
• Advanced knowledge of technical animation with specialist experience in an area (e.g. tool development, real time IK and retargeting, advanced layering in Animation Blueprints).
• Knowledge of programming or visual scripting would be ideal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain high quality, efficient character animation blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Develop custom animation notifies, blueprint utilities and advanced animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Liaise with the Programmers, Riggers, Animators, and other staff in animation setup, systems and trouble shooting.
• Identify repetitive tasks, pipeline issues, and help create tools to increase productivity.
• Mentor other team members, proficiently communicating both technical and creative requirements.
• Profile performance and take steps to optimise animation systems.
• Develop the animation pipeline.
• Take some ownership of Technical Animation development projects assigned by your line-manager.
• Represent Technical Animation in several sub-teams and technical meetings assigned by your line-manager.
• Document your tools and systems.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• VISA & Relocation Support
• Flexitime
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Social Events

And much more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!