Character Design Lead guiding a team in producing 3D character designs for animation. Collaborating with Art Directors and ensuring quality in the visual direction.
About the role
- Senior Tech Animator creating high-quality animations for multiplayer games at Offworld Industries. Collaborating with designers and programmers to ensure functionality and visual fidelity.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality full-body and first-person animations using both keyframe and motion capture techniques
- Implement and integrate animations into the game engine
- Manage the animation quality of final assets in-engine
- Rig complex assets including characters, vehicles, and intricate weapon props
- Troubleshoot animation-related issues within the game engine
- Work in close collaboration with the Lead Animator
- Support with the triage and resolution of animation bugs
- Stay up-to-date with the latest animation techniques and industry trends
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in technical animation or animation-focused technical roles in game development
- Deep understanding of animation fundamentals and their application in real-time environments
- Extensive experience with game engine animation systems (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines)
- Strong background in rigging, skinning, retargeting, IK/FK systems, and animation blending
- Proven experience building and shipping artist-facing tools or pipeline solutions
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
- Bonus Proficiency in programming/scripting.
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
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