Technical Animator

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Game Development): Rigging and skinning models of characters and creatures for video games, cooperating with modelers and animators to create high-quality assets. Focus on developing and improving animation pipelines and engine tools while working with the Engine team on animation systems.

Location: Onsite in Warsaw or Wrocław, Poland

Company

hirify.global is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience and iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and Dying Light.

What you will do

• Rig and skin models of characters and creatures.
• Cooperate with modelers and animators to create high-quality assets.
• Develop and improve the pipeline for the art and animation team.
• Work with the Engine team to develop animation systems.
• Create and improve engine tools.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position within the video games industry.
• Very good knowledge of rigging and skinning.
• Experience with in-house or commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal).
• Very good understanding of human anatomy.
• Deep knowledge of 3D packages (Max or Maya).
• Physics simulation experience.
• Knowledge of scripting (Python preferred).
• Good command of English.

Culture & Benefits

• A dedicated Buddy for support in daily tasks.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical care, life insurance, and pro-health campaigns.
• Outstanding work atmosphere with flexible working hours and no dress code.
• Opportunities for personal development with a dedicated budget, extra paid days for training and CSR.
• Extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices with chillout zones, equipped kitchens, and a gym (Wrocław office).