Senior Technical Animator , Industrial Robotics Group

Key job responsibilities

• Lead product design efforts from concept to execution, creating both physical and virtual prototypes
• MoCap data cleanup and processing including skeleton retargeting and FBX export pipelines
• VR Performance Optimization and real-time skeleton validation
• Design and animate complex mechanical systems with accurate physics and real-world constraints
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including engineers, researchers, and product managers
• Create interactive simulations to test and validate design concepts before physical production
• Develop and maintain project schedules in a fast‑paced environment
• Guide teams through user‑centered design processes
• Present technical solutions to stakeholders through visual demonstrations

• Experience in delivering design solutions for projects of large scope and complexity
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and 3D modeling software
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Mocap tools such as Opti Track, Motive, Shogun, or Nexus
• 4+ years of experience with character development, actions, and reactions
• Bachelor's degree or above in Animation, Character Animation, Industrial Design Interaction Design, Game Design, Film or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in consumer, commercial, or medical product design
• Experience with product, manufacturing, and engineering constraints
• Programming knowledge in C#, C++, Blueprint, or Python
• Experience with Interactive Animation Prototyping for VR environments
• Demonstrated experience shipping consumer products
• Experience in mentoring, leading and coaching
• Master's degree in Industrial Design or Animation
• Experience with CAD modelling software, such as Solidworks or Rhino
• Experience transforming raw thoughts into clear technical documentation and/or direction
• Experience establishing animation-to-engineering handoff pipelines and documentation standards
• Excellent communication skills: visual, verbal, and written
• Experience with VR development and real‑time headset use
• Ability to solve problems through hands‑on prototyping and experimentation
• Strong understanding of physics principles and motion dynamics

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USA, MA, N.Reading -  -  USD annually