Senior Technical Designer in Animation (R27214)

Design and create gameplay animation systems to facilitate appealing, high-quality character motion.,Serve as the primary point of contact for animation implementation issues and technical challenges.,Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Programming departments to ensure a smooth and efficient animation pipeline.,Identify potential issues and deploy appropriate solutions.,Bridge and facilitate communication between the animation team and other departments.,Create animation behavior tools, techniques, and philosophies for building complex movement systems.,Design and implement animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions.,Work closely with animation leadership to maintain animation style and quality.,Identify opportunities to improve the animation pipeline/workflow and provide solutions for technical animation problems.,Provide training and create documentation for the animation team.

A strong animation sense with a clear understanding of realistic and stylized character motion and how to achieve them.,Expertise with animation pipelines.,Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts such as blend trees and state machines.,Experience with AAA game development, preferably on a large team using an established game engine.,Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.

Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off including 'Epic Breaks' (company-wide shutdowns), wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Must be willing to work in multiple locations across North America (excluding CA, NY, MA & WA).