Senior Technical Animator

Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for , we're seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Technical Animator to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.

A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

• Act as a key contributor to Unreal animation technology, helping to implement and maintain the technical vision for character pipelines and runtime systems.

• Design and maintain complex animation systems within Unreal Engine, with a heavy focus on Animation Blueprints and Control Rig.

• Contribute to the integration of new characters by implementing their Physics and Cloth assets, and fine-tuning their LODs

• Research and prototype new techniques to enhance animation quality and workflow efficiency for the wider team.

• Participate in the creation of high-quality character and weapon rigs that meet the demands of our artistic and gameplay vision, using our internal Maya rigging tools.

• Help improve the character pipeline by contributing to the development and maintaining of essential Python-based tools for the animation team.

• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex technical challenges and ensure the performance and stability of all animation systems.

• Provide technical guidance and feedback to junior and mid-level technical animators, fostering their skills and growth.

• Collaborate closely with the Technical Animation Lead and Director to translate artistic needs into robust technical solutions.

• Document best practices for the technical animation pipeline to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

• Track your progress on a daily basis and help evaluating and scheduling upcoming tasks.

On occasions, this role may be challenging.

• This is a highly technical role where you’ll be expected to solve complex animation problems independently and alongside your team.

• You will need to balance the creative ambitions of the animation team with the technical constraints of the engine, which requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Your role will be fully remote which may be sometimes challenging.

• 5+ years of experience in technical animation, with a proven track record in a senior capacity.

• Shipped at least one AA+ title in a technical animation capacity.

• Expert-level expertise with Unreal Engine, specifically with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Control Rigs.

• Solid knowledge of dynamic asset types, in particular Physics and Cloth Assets.

• Proven skills in Maya character rigging and skinning for realistic characters.

• Strong proficiency with python tools programming.

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists and engineers.

• Proficiency in C++.

• Experience with procedural animation techniques.

• A deep passion for and expertise in the Action-RPG or Soulslike genre.

• Attractive remuneration and annual discretionary bonus.

• Generous benefits supporting your wellbeing.

• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team.

• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.

• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.

• Company events and wrap-up parties, access to all games released by CI Games and company merchandise.

• A chance to be part of something ground-breaking as we shape the future of gaming.

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