Open World Animation Engineer

1 day ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Rockstar Full time

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join our team at Rockstar Games and help us push the boundaries of character animation in our open-world games.

This role involves designing and implementing advanced animation systems, working closely with our animation, gameplay, physics, tools, graphics, performance capture, and technical art teams to ensure seamless integration of our technology.

Main Responsibilities
  • Design and implement new features for our animation system, including procedural animation, motion adaptation, and character motion synthesis.
  • Contribute to the research and development of features related to character animation technology, including retargeting and IK systems.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of computer animation and apply this knowledge to improve our technology.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience in animation retargeting, motion adaptation, or related areas.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and familiarity with 3D math concepts.


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