Principal Technical Animator (Game Development)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Animator (Game Development): Developing high-quality gameplay animations for a dark, story-driven narrative adventure with an accent on character specificity and emotional depth. Focus on crafting believable animations, refining tools, and collaborating across teams to enhance player immersion.

Location: Hybrid/Remote (UK)

Company

hirify.global is a visionary game development studio based in Liverpool, part of the PlayStation Studios family.

What you will do

• Build high-quality gameplay animation assets and systems.
• Craft believable human/non-human keyframe and motion capture animation.
• Oversee animation systems and design features to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Revise and refine digital content creation and in-engine tools.
• Collaborate with teams on animation workflows and pipeline development.

Requirements

• Experience as a Principal or Senior gameplay/technical animator.
• Strong understanding of Motion Matching and its limitations.
• Proven knowledge of animation principles and dynamic poses.
• Experience with game engines and movement systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Maya/Motion Builder.

Nice to have

• Experience animating creatures or animals.
• Facial animation and rigging experience.
• Knowledge of UE4 or similar engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid working options.
• Private medical insurance and dental scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year.