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Technical Animator

Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Animator specializing in understanding character workflow and tools. Rigging, skinning and animation integration will be your main responsibilities. The position requires a capability of working with the Animation and Art team to ensure they are creating the high quality content with the tools and assets provided and that the pipelines are as efficient as possible.

Your daily adventure

INTEGRATE CHARACTER ASSETS AND CINEMATICS
into the game engine

RESEARCH AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE
of existing engines and animation packages within the industry

COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY
with different teams (art, designers and programmers) to fulfill tasks according to production plan

DESIGN, CREATE AND TEST
character rigs

MAINTAIN AND TEST ANIMATION TOOLS
and pipelines

APPLY AND MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY
for exported characters, props, and animations throughout the entire project

DEVELOP PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUES AND PROCESS
to solve character and animation challenges

IDENTIFY PROBLEMS
and proactively create solutions

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE
Very good еxpertise in rigging and skinning assets
Good understanding of animation principles and anatomy
Understanding of technical implementations and limitations
Knowledge of Python scripting language

EXPERIENCE
Familiar with Motion capture and data transfer
Good insight of standard industry tools like Motion Builder, 3DS Max

PROACTIVENESS
High self-driven personality looking for improvements consistently

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Collaborate effectively with other team members
Ability to receive, seek and provide constructive feedback
Good level of English

Advantages
Experience in Animation

Additional Information

WE OFFER
Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY
Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English and portfolio.

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services worldwide. More than 18,000 talents with a wide range of expertise are committed to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences.

Established in 2006, Ubisoft Sofia has grown to a world-class AAA game dev studio. Throughout the years, the studio has released more than 18 titles, ranging from small casual to big open-world games, and covering a wide range of platforms & technologies. Ubisoft Sofia has brought expertise and creativity into brands such as Tom Clancy’s®, Prince of Persia®, and is a key contributor to the Assassin’s Creed® franchise. With more than 250 talented professionals, the studio is currently working on several big Ubisoft's titles.

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