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Senior Technical Animator - Rigging, Skinning, Animation Pipeline
2 months ago
We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. If getting in on the ground floor of this awesome effort sounds exciting, we'd love to see you apply!
Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding educational institutions. Home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison is a hub for innovation and learning, offering top-notch public and private schools . This family-friendly, progressive community has low crime rates and a strong commitment to sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery and affordable cost of living. || Don’t think you’re ready to make the move to Wisconsin? We’re also fully committed to support remote work for this position.| |
The person we’re looking for:
PUBG Madison is looking for an Experienced Technical Animator to join our growing team. As a Technical Animator, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between our animation and motion capture teams and the development of animation rigs, asset skinning, and authoring tools. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure the smooth integration of animations into our projects while maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside our animators and designers, ensuring the animation rigs and assets you develop are both functional and intuitive.
- Author rigs and assets spanning across characters, weapons, creatures, vehicles, and props.
- Continuously improve our animation pipelines, tools, and process to improve the quality and workflow of our animators.
- Work alongside Animation and Motion Capture, welcoming communication and feedback as you help refine our tools and pipeline.
- Tackle complex challenges that lack straightforward solutions, including addressing animation glitches and assisting with troubleshooting.
- Document technical procedures and protocols.
- Keep up with the latest industry trends, competitor products, and new software to enhance your professional capabilities.
A Typical Day May Include:
- Attend a cross-discipline stand-up with other developers
- Provide daily progress, provide feedback, and collaborate with other tech artists
- Attend studio-wide playtests with the team
- Respond to the asset, tool, and development needs of the projects
- Create and update guides, onboarding, processes, and technical documentation
Qualifications
- 5-8+ years in animation for AAA titles.
- Strong proficiency in Computer Programming (C#, C++, Python) and familiarity with Qt4/Qt5.
- Hands-on experience with version control systems like Perforce, Git, or SVN.
- Expertise in rig development for Autodesk's Maya.
- In-depth understanding of character skinning techniques, weight painting, and deformations.
- Practical knowledge of Motion Capture data and its applications in animation.
- Proficiency with Unreal Technology and adaptability to evolving tools.
- Stellar communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with Linear Math and Algebra.
What we offer:
- A highly competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
- Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
- Generous benefits include 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
- “As needed” sick days to prioritize your well-being
- Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
- Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
- Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
- Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
- 401K with a company match for your financial well-being
PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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