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Senior Lead Technical Animator

Texas, United States (On-site)

Senior Lead Technical Animator

5 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation • Undisclosed

About the job

11 skills required for this role

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maya

cpp

blueprints

autodesk

python

unreal

foundation

rigging

motion-capture

autodesk-maya

Job Description

Senior Technical Animator with 5+ years' experience in rigging & skinning, expert Maya/MotionBuilder proficiency, Python scripting for tools and automation, strong mentorship abilities.

Must have:

Rigging & Skinning
Maya & MotionBuilder
Python Scripting
Mentorship Abilities

Good to have:

Animation Key-framing
C++ or C#
Maya Plug-ins
Facial Rigging

About the job

*This role sits out of our Toronto, Canada, or Austin, TX Studio Locations*

Responsibilities

Proficient at Python scripting, rigging, and tool development

Drive the pipeline and tools discussion for the tech animation team

Seek ways to improve and streamline art pipelines, enhance quality, and increase team efficiency

Setting up rigs and overseeing the skinning process for a multitude of assets such as characters, creatures, weapons, props, etc

Setting up runtime solutions for characters and assets in the Unreal Engine, such as control rig, cloth, dynamics, blueprints etc.

R&D of new technology for DCC or engine content

Push the boundaries of aesthetic quality while respecting and enforcing project performance constraints

Work closely with other senior members in various disciplines, such as animation, character art, concept, and tech art.

Collaborate with tech animators on the team and be a source of inspiration and knowledge in order to mentor junior coworkers

Carry out key department responsibilities that include team leadership, 1-1’s, interviewing, hiring, and training employees, reviewing work for quality, and appraising performance and resolving issues

Requirements

5+ years experience in rigging and skinning characters, creatures, vehicles, and props

Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder

Strong foundation of Python scripting for extending content creation tools and automating tasks

Actively stay on top of industry trends, technology and techniques and evaluate the impact on current pipelines and processes

Strong mentorship abilities

Strong communication skills and desire to collaborate with art, design, and engineering

Experience in ramping up an animation team in a variety of engines and toolsets

Experience with motion capture systems

Extra Credit

Animation key-framing

Knowledge of C++ or C#