Free Radical Design are seeking a skilled and creative Technical Animator to join their Nottingham based studio as they work on the new TimeSplitters title!
As a Technical Animator you will be responsible for implementing character and creature animations and ensuring the studio’s high standards for quality and functionality are maintained. You will also mentor junior colleagues and collaborate closely with colleagues across development teams and be a beacon of best practice and knowledge sharing!
Your responsibilities…
Collaborate closely with animators, artists, designers, and programmers to meet technical and creative requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation issues
Develop and maintain animation pipelines and tools to enhance workflow efficiency
Support and mentor junior animators and share best practices
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
3+ years of industry experience as a Technical Animator or similar position
Expertise in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D animation software
Strong understanding of animation principles, character animation, and rigging
Knowledge of scripting and programming languages (Python, C++)
Familiarity with animation pipelines and tools (Unreal Engine, Mecanim)
Comfortable with facial animation and lip-syncing techniques
Understanding of game development processes and workflows
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working in a collaborative team dynamic
A portfolio showcasing technical animation skills and tools