Expert Technical Animator (Tools & Pipeline)

Headquartered between Warsaw, Poland and Malmö, Sweden - with additional resources in the U.S.- Elsewhere is focused exclusively on developing a new, narrative-driven, genre-defining AAA franchise.

Built from the ground up, Elsewhere Entertainment is a premier standalone studio designed to inspire bold, diverse ideas. Our mission encourages creativity and deep collaboration to craft a franchise with lasting impact - one that resonates far beyond games.

Our team brings together top-tier storytelling talent with credits on titles like The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and Far Cry.

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Technical Animator (Tools & Pipeline) to join us in the development of a bold new AAA narrative IP. You'll work alongside a highly skilled and passionate team to build tools and pipelines that empower animators to produce groundbreaking visuals and next-gen storytelling.

Our game will run on a proprietary engine currently in active development. You’ll play a key role in shaping how our animation tools interface with this evolving technology - if you're someone who enjoys figuring things out in a moving environment and contributing to the foundation, you’ll feel right at home.

This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise will directly influence the animation workflows and runtime capabilities of a brand-new franchise. 

You’ll help us by… 

• Develop, maintain, and refine animation tools and pipeline across multiple DCC packages (Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder). 

• Proactively finding innovative solutions for technical challenges 

• Participating in code reviews and helping drive development of excellent tools for producing next-generation AAA animations and systems. 

• Collaborating with animation engineers on improving run-time capabilities. 

• Documenting tools and workflows in a clear, user-friendly way. 

• Collaborating with different disciplines both inside and outside animation. 

• Having a clear idea of how our product should function and the ability to share this vision with your peers and other stakeholders.  

• Mentoring and collaborating with fellow team members.  

You’re awesome because you have… 

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or in a similar role focused on DCC tool creation. 

• Significant experience developing tools and pipelines in Autodesk Maya.

• Proven track record in a complete production cycle of a commercially released game or similar long-term project experience. 

• Proficient in UI coding in frameworks like PySide, PyQt, or similar. 

• Experience working in a multi-platform, multi-project environment. 

• Understanding of mathematical principles used in 3D animation. 

• Knowledge of software engineering principles and patterns. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking. 

• Experience in initiating and developing new concepts to completion. 

• The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team. 

Bonus points for… 

• Knowledge of C++ and C# programming. 

• Experience with advanced Qt (or other UI frameworks) features. 

• Familiarity with package management and deployment systems like Rez and PyPI. 

• Proficiency with in-engine animation systems. 

• Experience with character rigging. 

• Background in animation for games or VFX. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to coordinate work with other domains.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

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At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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