We’re looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join the team at Smilegate Barcelona. As the Senior Technical Animator, you will act as a link between character modelers, animators, and programmers, ensuring that characters, cinematics, and gameplay animations are integrated into the game according to the game vision and technical limitations of the project.
You will establish tools and pipelines that support and improves the character modelling, rigging, cinematic, and animation team creation workflows and integration into the Unreal engine
Your responsibilities…
Define the animation and cinematic pipelines and assist the animation team in streamlining and optimizing their workflows in Maya
Support the animation team in implementing character and prop animations into Unreal engine
Establish and develop the pipeline to deform and animate photo-realistic characters in Maya in an AAA game production
Create and maintain photo-realistic character rigs that are modular and support multiple sizes, as well as non-biped characters
Setup and maintain clothing and hair dynamics for all characters, as well as complex props for gameplay and cinematics
Work closely with programmers to define and implement character and animation performance targets in engine
Create blueprints and animation graphs inside Unreal engine to support implementation of animation systems and gameplay mechanics
Support mocap production and offer solutions to streamline it
Assist in planning and scheduling of technical animation production
Research and share knowledge of existing VFX and AAA game working practices
Occasionally support Associate Director in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
6+ years' experience in AAA video games and at least one AAA shipped title
Expertise implementing animation tools and pipelines in Maya
Experience in rigging and skinning photo-realistic characters in Maya
Experience implementing characters and animations in Unreal engine
Knowledge of a high-level coding language. (Python, C#, C++)
Experience in motion capture techniques and Motion Builder is a plus
Highly self-motivated, collaborative, and positive attitude
Perks and benefits…
Relocation package with visa support
Private Health insurance, including dental coverage
16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave
23 days annual leave plus studio shutdown 24th Dec to 1st Jan
Monthly restaurant vouchers valued at 180€ per month
Hybrid work model and flexible Fridays
Regular social activities and team building events
Spanish and English language lessons
Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories next to Glories Mall and only 15 mins from the beach
