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Technical Animator (Remote or In-Office)
1 month ago
Technical Animator (Remote or In-Office)
Department: Art
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Eugene, OR
Compensation: $65,000 - $78,000 / year
Description
The Technical Animator will collaborate with the Animation team to develop and implement animation systems, tools, and pipelines on various projects.
Day To Day
Responsibilities
As a Technical Animator, your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with the team to develop efficient animation rigs, creating tools and scripts to streamline animation workflows, and implementing animation systems within Unreal 5. You'll optimize animation assets for performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to the overall creative vision of the project by staying updated on industry trends and recommending innovative solutions.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves
- Experience with Unreal 5
- Experience with IK/FK motion matching
- Experience working with or setting up animation graphs
- Working knowledge of Maya, specifically the ability to create custom script tools (MEL / Python) that streamline artist workflow and/or increase efficiency
- A focus on animation support from rigging to pipelines to tools for animation
- A strong understanding of animation and all the steps involved in creating strong motion
- Ability to provide technical support for the animation team on any given project
- Overall strong software development and programming skills
- Understanding of "artistic concepts", e.g. modeling, lighting, and shading
- Ability to troubleshoot sometimes contradictory technical and artistic needs to find creative solutions
- A willingness to explore various solutions to multiple challenges concurrently, along with an acknowledgment that some work may need to be discarded occasionally.
- Working knowledge of C# and Python/MEL
Education & Experience Required
- Any degree or certification in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
Nice-To-Have Skills
- Familiarity with C++ or other high-level languages
- General knowledge of programmable shaders
- Understanding of 3D art
- Understanding of Unity
Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of code/techniques that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of. A technical art test may be required.
What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 20 Paid Company Holidays in 2024
- Relocation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Sports Team Sponsorship
- Annual Company Events
- Project Wrap Parties
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications below.
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