Technical Animator

Develop and maintain character rigs and skinning systems for lifelike animations. Build and implement tools to improve workflow efficiency for animators. Optimize animation pipelines for seamless game engine integration and improved performance. Implement procedural techniques to improve character movement and behavior. Collaborate with artists, animators, and programmers to align technical and artistic vision. Author documentation, tutorials, and training materials to educate team members. 3+ years of experience as a Technical Animator in video games. Proficiency in rigging and skinning using software like Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender. Experience developing custom tools for animators using programming languages like Python. Unreal Engine experience with animation systems (blueprints, control rigs, modifiers). Knowledge of motion capture processes, including data cleaning and integration. Proficiency in troubleshooting animation-related technical issues. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. C++ Maya plugin development. Unreal Engine cloth / hair / ragdoll setup experience. Unreal Engine MetaHuman creation and customization. Qt or Pyside UI tool scripting.