Senior Technical Designer in Animation (R27214)

Create animation behavior tools, techniques, and philosophies for complex motion systems.,Design and implement animation state machines, behaviors, and execution solutions.,Collaborate with animation, design, and programming departments to analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot in-game animation implementation and technical challenges.,Work closely with animation leadership to maintain animation style and quality in-game.,Identify opportunities to improve the animation workflow/pipeline, provide solutions for technical animation problems, conduct training, and create documentation for the animation team.

Strong animation sensibility with a clear understanding of realistic and stylized character movements and modern animation methods.,Experience with animation pipelines and content creation tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine, using the Control Rig toolset.,Exceptional problem-solving ability with solid written communication and teamwork skills.,Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts like blend trees and state machines; experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints is a plus.,Experience with AAA game development, preferably in large teams using established game engines (internal or commercial); Unreal Engine experience is a plus.,Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.,Programming knowledge or experience with C++ is not required.