Senior Technical Animator - Unannounced Title
28 days ago
Scopely is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Animator to join our Game Marketing and Rendering team in Barcelona.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether through our dynamic work environments with talented colleagues or by fostering deep connections with our player communities. As a global team of game lovers, we are continuously developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile gaming industry, connecting millions of people worldwide.
We are in the early stages of developing an exciting and action-packed game. As a Technical Animator, you will help bridge the gap between rigging, animation, and engine integration.
What You Will Do:
- Animate characters, weapons and objects based on game requirements and artistic direction.
- Pose characters in order to achieve appealing poses for marketing purposes.
- Find solutions to expand game rig limitations for characters and props through rigging and deformers.
- Collaborate with animators to resolve technical issues and maintain smooth production workflows.
- Check character rigs and look for potential areas of improvement and work closely with a rigger.
- Integrate animations into Unreal Engine and ensure their proper functionality.
- Collaborate with a TD to improve the pipeline and workflow.
What You Will Need:
- At least 5 years of experience in technical animation.
- High proficiency in Maya and general knowledge of Unreal Engine.
- Strong sense of posing and appealing.
- Knowledge of body mechanics and acting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration.
- Professional proficiency in English at a technical level.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments and meet tight deadlines.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Rigging is appreciated.
- Unreal Engine proficiency.
- Scripting knowledge (Python, MEL) for tool development.
- Experienced in storytelling and layout design with a solid understanding of camera techniques.
If you’re a technical expert with a passion for animation, don’t wait any longer. Join the Scopely team and embark on your next adventure!
Please include a portfolio website or provide links (PDF format preferred) to examples of your previous work with your application.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
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