Lead Technical Animator – UK Remote OR North West, UK – Dark Horror Game

Our client is looking for a Technical Animator to join their team in the development on their next AAA Narrative Adventure Game in Unreal Engine 5.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of Maya.
• Good working knowledge of QT/PySide.
• Python development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of animation and the processes involved in creating animations.
• Experience producing high quality rigged and skinned characters and props.
• Previous experience as a Technical Animator on a video game.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Support the Animation team with planning, knowledge sharing and general technical support.
• Create tools/scripts to aid animators.
• Support the implementation of best-in-class character animation.
• Support the process of rigging and skinning including facial set-ups, cloth/hair/physics, props, and environmental assets.
• Collaborate with code and animation team to make sure they are working as efficiently and as stress free as possible.
• Support the leads and wider team to create and maintain documentation standards and practices for in-game technical animation.
• Identify shortfalls in technical animation skills and assist with the recruitment process.
• Working with Dev Managers to ensure realistic project scope.

DESIRED:

• Experience with Unreal Engine: AnimGraph, Sequencer, material based procedural animation.
• Experience with character set up in Unreal including physics, cloth, materials
• Experience with MotionBuilder.

BENEFITS:

• VISA and Relocation Support.
• Private Healthcare Plan.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance.
• Pension Plans.
• Work remotely within the UK.

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