Senior Technical Animator

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Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join the development of an exciting new IP.
 
You will become and be part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on creating complex, high-quality and believable content. 

Using your experience, on this project you will positively contribute to our studio — with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

• Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and refine animation pipelines and systems within DCC tools (e.g., Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder).
• Collaborate closely with animators, artists, and engine programmers to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine.
• Set up and utilize real-time ragdoll and IK systems to serve animation and gameplay requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation problems, providing hands-on support to the animation team.
• Liaise with character modelers, texture artists, animators, and engine teams to integrate rigs and motion-capture data effectively.

·Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AAA game development as a Technical Animator, Technical Artist, or a similar role focused on animation systems

·Required Skills

• Solid experience with real-time game engines and integrating animations into in-game environments
• Well-grounded knowledge of anatomy, character kinematics, and deformation methods that support realistic and stylized animation
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