Expert Technical Animator

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as an Expert Technical Animator to work on Project Orion, a revolutionary RPG. This role will drive animation systems development and pipelines for characters, vehicles, and weapons.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently to identify and own work, deliver results
• At least 8 years of experience as a Technical Animator
• Expert level experience with rigging in Maya and motion builder
• Expert level knowledge of UE5/Blueprint
• Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially with character deformation and physics
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Positive attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge
• Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner
• Avid and passionate gamer

Responsibilities

• Experience in creating and driving animation systems for characters, weapons and vehicles
• Working closely with artists and engineers on creating highly optimized animation systems
• Ability to work independently on efforts to solve complex technical challenges
• Defining and documenting technical animation processes, tools and best practices
• Maintaining the animation pipeline
• Write and prepare briefs for work with outsource vendors, review work as necessary
• Communicating and cooperating with other teams, while pursuing common goals
• Work with directors and Production to estimate and plan work
• Mentor other technical animators, animators and artists and help build an environment of creativity, trust and excellence

Benefits

• Group health benefits plus a Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 20 days of paid vacation per year (26 days after 2 years of working at CD PROJEKT RED)
• Employee Group RRSP Matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available