Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

TL;DR

Senior Technical Gameplay Animator: Facilitating the creation and implementation of tools and techniques for complex, high-quality animation systems with an accent on streamlining animation pipeline processes and workflows. Focus on collaborating with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to resolve in-game animation issues and creating visually stunning animations.

Location: Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA studio is required.

Salary: $126,400 - $227,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is a best-selling, critically acclaimed game development studio known for crafting narrative-driven games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology.

What you will do

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques for complex and high-quality animation systems.
• Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues.
• Create high-quality animation content supporting newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine.
• Work with animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of in-game animation.
• Take ownership of challenging projects, provide innovative solutions, mentor team members, and create documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games is required.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required.
• Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers.
• Expertise with mocap and keyframe-based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder.
• Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres.
• Proactively contribute to the progress of the team and the project.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is committed to innovation and welcomes diverse candidates.
• Eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package.
• Includes medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
• Paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Role may also be eligible for a bonus package.