Technical Animator

Techland is seeking a Technical Animator with at least 5 years of experience in the video game industry. The role involves rigging and skinning characters, collaborating with art and animation teams, and developing/improving pipelines and engine tools. Candidates should have strong knowledge of 3D packages, human anatomy, physics simulation, and scripting, preferably Python, along with excellent communication skills and a good command of English.

Must Have

• Rigging and skinning models of characters and creatures
• Cooperating with modelers and animators to create high-quality assets
• Developing and improving pipeline for art and animation team
• Working with the Engine team to develop animation systems, creating and improving engine tools
• At least 5 years of experience on a similar position in video games industry
• Very good knowledge of rigging and skinning
• Experience with in-house or commercial game engines (e.g. Unreal)
• Very good understanding of human anatomy
• Deep knowledge of 3D packages (Max or Maya)
• Physics simulation experience
• Knowledge of scripting (Python preferred)
• Good command of English

Perks & Benefits

• A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Pro-health campaigns
• Gifts for different occasions
• Outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals
• Flexible working hours
• No dress code
• Full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner
• Dedicated development budget for each employee
• Extra two paid days for training and CSR
• Stable career paths
• Extensive internal and external training
• Financing of English and Polish language classes
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Gym (Wrocław office)
• Free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space)

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

Your daily tasks:

• Rigging and skinning models of characters and creatures,
• Cooperating with modelers and animators to create high-quality assets,
• Developing and improving pipeline for art and animation team,
• Working with the Engine team to develop animation systems, creating and improving engine tools

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience on a similar position in video games industry,
• Very good knowledge of rigging and skinning,
• Experience with in-house or commercial game engines (e.g. Unreal),
• Very good understanding of human anatomy,
• Deep knowledge of 3D packages (Max or Maya),
• Physics simulation experience,
• Knowledge of scripting (Python preferred),
• Very good communication skills,
• Keeping up to date with current technology trends,
• Good command of English.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).