TL;DR

Animation Programmer (Game Development): Developing tools and animation systems for character creation pipelines including facial and body animations with an accent on procedural animation, IK techniques, and complex animation transitions. Focus on managing animation pipelines, debugging complex codebases, and mastering advanced animation techniques.

Location: Hybrid in Montreuil, France with up to two days remote work per week and 20 days remote work per year within the European Union for European citizens.

Company

%hirify_global% Paris Studio is a leading game development studio known for iconic franchises and inter-studio collaborations, employing 750 talents from 35 nationalities.

What you will do

Manage character creation pipeline and animations (facial and body).
Develop tools and animation systems for technical teams.
Handle complex transitions between animations.
Develop procedural animation and IK techniques.

Requirements

Background in computer science, ideally focused on video games.
Experience in game programming related to animation.
Proficiency in C++ and strong debugging skills.
Solid understanding of 3D mathematics and physics.
Mastery of animation techniques such as motion matching, rigging, IK, and facial animation.
Location: Must be able to work hybrid in Montreuil, France with EU remote work eligibility.

Nice to have

Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 animation systems.
Experience with animation-related systems like 3Cs, AI, or cinematics.
Familiarity with animation software such as Motion Builder, Maya, or HumanIK.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible working hours and partial remote work policy.
Access to internal e-learning platform and game library.
Various social clubs and wellness activities.
Discounts on entertainment and leisure activities via Works Council.
Clear career development plans and objectives.