Senior Animation Programmer

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2K Full time
Unlock Your Potential in Animation Technology

At 2K, we're pushing the boundaries of character animation in massive open world games. We're seeking a talented engineer to join our Animation R&D team, with a background in animation retargeting or related techniques.

This role will help us develop advanced animation systems, leveraging strong C++ programming skills, good knowledge of character animation systems, and passion for realistic, high-quality character motion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development of an extensive runtime animation system, pipeline, and tools.
  • Collaborate with researchers to develop features related to procedural animation, motion adaptation, and character motion synthesis.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest academic and industry breakthroughs, independently researching and developing improvements to push our technology forward.

Requirements:

  • A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven development of solutions in animation retargeting, motion adaptation, or related subjects.
  • Experience creating, extending, or working directly with an animation system within a game engine.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills, 3D math skills, and knowledge of character animation technology.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.


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