Animation Engineer
2 weeks ago
- Collaborate with animators, artists, and game designers to understand animation requirements and technical constraints.
- Design, develop, and implement animation systems, tools, and pipelines to support character and environmental animations.
- Optimize animation performance and memory usage to ensure smooth gameplay experiences across various platforms and devices.
- Implement advanced animation techniques, including blend trees, inverse kinematics (IK), and procedural animation, to enhance character behaviors and interactions.
- Integrate animations with UE5 and proprietary tools, ensuring seamless synchronisation with gameplay mechanics.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest animation technologies and industry trends, and share knowledge with the team to drive continuous improvement.
- Proven experience as an Animation Engineer or similar role in the gaming industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python, with a strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
- Solid knowledge of animation techniques, including rigging, skinning, keyframing, and motion capture.
- Experience with animation middleware and tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and game engines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to debug and optimize complex animation systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Passion for gaming and a creative mindset, with a desire to push the boundaries of animation technology in games.
- Experience in Unreal Engine
- Experience working on open world titles
- Experience working on current generation consoles
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
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