Our client, a virtual reality (VR) game development studio is looking for a Technical Animator to join the team in Canada. This remote role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package.
As a Technical Animator, you will work tightly with our Technical Art, Art, and Gameplay teams. You will be focused on gameplay animation, including in-game implementation, optimization, maintenance, debugging and setting asset requirements, to reach the best-looking visual results.
In your first few weeks in this Technical Animator role, you can expect to:
- Implement gameplay animation features and assets in cooperation with Gameplay Animators and Designers
- Develop and improve in-game animation systems and tools
- Prototype the visual part of new gameplay mechanics
- Update asset updates using Maya, MotionBuilder or Python batch tools
- Participate in Motion Capture sessions to keep the acting performance within the gameplay requirements
To apply for this Technical Animator role, you will need good communication and problem-solving skills. You will also require the following:
- Shipped titles and/or own prototypes and research in one of the major game engines
- Knowledge of next-gen game animation systems architecture
- Experience with keyframe animation and motion capture data, animation principles and body mechanics
- Basic knowledge of Coding and Scripting (C++, C#, Python)
If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package.
We'd love you to apply for this full-time remote Technical Animator job, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Jack from Skillsearch at jb@skillsearch.com today.
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