Senior Technical Animator (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Animator (Game Development): Developing and refining animation pipelines and systems for an exciting new IP with an accent on real-time ragdoll and IK systems. Focus on integrating assets into game engines, troubleshooting technical animation problems, and effective motion-capture data integration.

Company

hirify.global is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, home to iconic gaming brands like Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and refine animation pipelines and systems within DCC tools (Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder).
• Collaborate closely with animators, artists, and engine programmers to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine.
• Set up and utilize real-time ragdoll and IK systems to serve animation and gameplay requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation problems, providing hands-on support to the animation team.
• Liaise with character modelers, texture artists, animators, and engine teams to integrate rigs and motion-capture data effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AAA game development as a Technical Animator, Technical Artist, or a similar role focused on animation systems.
• Solid experience with real-time game engines and integrating animations into in-game environments.
• Well-grounded knowledge of anatomy, character kinematics, and deformation methods that support realistic and stylized animation.
• Strong grasp of animation principles and their application in both keyframe and procedural contexts.
• Proficiency in Python, MEL, or similar scripting languages for tool development and automation.
• Experience implementing real-time physics, such as Havok ragdoll systems.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with C++ and C#.
• Experience with package management and deployment systems like Rez and PyPI.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on creating complex, high-quality and believable content.
• Contribute positively to a studio with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Work to create iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.
• Join a company committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.