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Technical Animator

Technical Animator

Anchor PointBarcelona, Cataluña, España
Hace más de 30 días
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Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.

With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.

The Role

Acting as a bridge between artists and animators, you will work closely with artists, project managers, and animators for the Technical Animation team. One of the amazing things about this role is the chance to get in at a very early stage on a new game. As there is lots of scope for the game, world and team to grow further, you can use your unique skillset and abilities to have a meaningful influence on the evolving look and feel of the game.

What You’ll Do

  • Work closely with Art, Rigging, Animation and Engineering to create and maintain a high quality pipeline from DCC into Engine.
  • Create and document various technical animation processes.
  • Collaborate with peers in the design and implementation of animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with the animation engineer to implement animations in the engine, creating and managing blueprints and assets.
  • Design, create, and maintain character rigs for complex characters (biped, quadrupeds, creatures) and hard surface rigging.
  • Gather feedback from animators, making necessary adjustments and improvements to rigs for optimal performance.
  • Work independently and proactively, managing tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Scripting skills in 3D applications such as Maya and Python

About You

  • Demonstrable AAA experience, with shipped titles under your belt.
  • Expert knowledge in DCC packages : Maya and UE4 / 5 needed.
  • Proven experience with Control Rig / IKRig and Animation Blueprints.Facial Rigging experience is a plus.
  • Fundamental knowledge of deformer physics and dynamics.
  • Proficient scripting / programming experience in Python. C++ is a bonus.
  • Experience in both keyframed and motion capture pipelines.
  • Experience with character optimization challenges / techniques.
  • Why Anchor Point Studios?

    We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

    We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

    Industries

    Computer Games

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