Technical Animation Lead

6 days ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Rebellion Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Animator to join our team at Rebellion. As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our animation pipeline, creating high-quality animations, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain clear documentation on tools, methods, training, and processes along the animation pipeline.
  • Provide detailed input during the character creation process, from initial concept to final rigging, identifying character performance and functionality requirements.
  • Research new technologies and innovations to advance animation efficiency.
  • Be an effective communicator with code, design, art, and animation to help deliver both performant and engaging game experiences.
  • Verify the quality of work and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction.
  • Be an active mentor and role model for your team, working to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.
Requirements
  • Knowledgeable of anatomy and body mechanics.
  • Excellent knowledge of 3D software such as Maya, Motion Builder, and/or Blender, with a technical focus on rigging and skinning.
  • Experience creating body, facial, and prop rigs.
  • Excellent knowledge of motion capture.
  • Knowledgeable of writing tools with MEL and Python.
  • Good knowledge of production pipelines.
  • An advanced knowledge of the video game development process.
  • An understanding of 3D math (linear algebra, vector, and matrix math).
  • Experience creating tools UI with Maya commands, or/and QT/Pyside is an advantage.
  • Ability to create tools with Python is a plus.
  • Experience diving into the Maya node editor and creating complex systems is advantageous.
  • Ability to create corrective joints and driving them especially with vectors is a big plus.
Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team, including:

  • 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
  • Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
  • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
  • Enhanced Family Leave
  • Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • Plus loads more... including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
About Rebellion

We are a leading independent game developer with a rich history of creating innovative and engaging games. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality experiences, and we are committed to fostering a creative and inclusive environment. We believe in the importance of teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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