Lead Technical Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Animator (Gamedev): Managing a team focused on developing new animation features in engine and providing ongoing support for current tech with an accent on improving pipeline and planning practices with animation. Focus on improving overall content efficiency, mentoring animators, and researching new animation systems.

Location: Frisco, Texas, United States

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment, widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands.

What you will do

• Manage a team of Technical Animators, setting goals, providing feedback, and supporting career development.
• Work with code and design department leads to establish technical parameters for each project.
• Mentor mid-level and junior animators in improving their technical animation skills through classes and workshops.
• Create & maintain animation blueprints / state machines / character data.
• Tune blending for gameplay animations and break-down design features into easy to animate content.
• Research & prototype new animation systems for use by Animation and Design teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a manager.
• Familiarity with animation systems including blending, warping, layering, synched choreography, and state machines.
• A strong understanding of logic, technical architecture, and experience with one or more scripting languages.
• Familiarity with animation pipelines from mesh to implementation of final assets.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines.
• 5+ Years as a Game Designer, Animator, or Programmer, with at least 3 years previous experience working in a relevant area that pertains to character animation.

Nice to have

• Experience in Unreal 5 Animation Systems.
• Programming Capability in Python, MEL, or C++.
• Experience in Maya and Motion Builder Animation Systems.
• Experience with mocap systems and software such as Vicon Blade.
• Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants.