Senior Technical Animator designing tools for animation teams to utilize Unreal Engine capabilities. Emphasizing technical animation expertise and bug resolution.
Responsibilities
Design and develop tools that enable animation teams to work directly within Unreal and fully leverage its available features.
Identify weaknesses in the animation pipeline, stay current with technological advancements, and propose appropriate solutions.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve bugs related to tools.
Maintain tools and ensure connectivity between the various devices used in animation.
Write documentation and share knowledge with animation and programming teams.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical animation.
Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine, particularly the animation module.
Knowledge of C++ and Python.
Solid understanding of rigging and skinning techniques, as well as animation principles.
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