Staff Technical Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Technical Animator (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality production animation content and implementing complex animation systems within a game engine with an accent on cross-discipline collaboration between animation, design, and engineering. Focus on optimizing animation performance, refining technical workflows, and ensuring satisfying character feedback within real-time constraints.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $143,000 - $214,000 USD (Estimated for Seattle)

Company

A game development team at PlayStation (SIE) building a new universe and franchise from scratch.

What you will do

• Create high-quality production animation content and implement it directly into the game engine.
• Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Engineering to build and implement new animation systems.
• Support the animation team by resolving technical issues and proactively improving workflows.
• Ensure animation is performant and stays within memory budgets.
• Partner with Technical Artists to develop tools that support the animation pipeline.

Requirements

• In-depth experience with animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of game animation concepts including layering, blending, and state machines.
• Proficiency with Maya animation pipelines.
• Strong grasp of fundamental animation principles.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Python scripting for Maya.
• Experience with stylized animation.
• Experience with fighting games.
• Experience with Live Service game titles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) and wellness programs.
• Paid time off and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.