Expert Animation Programmer (R&D)

CD PROJEKT SA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Expert Animation Programmer to join our Vancouver-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing next-generation character animation systems leveraging animation generation models.

Deep expertise in animation tech, rigging, and tool development is required; experience with generative models or ML is a bonus but not required. Responsibilities include building and refining advanced animation systems, collaborating with ML researchers, and ensuring high-quality,

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion.
• Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, animators and game designers to define and achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements.
• Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability, performance, memory and stability across multiple target platforms.
• Prototype new animation techniques, including procedural generation and physics-based systems.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality and documentation.
• Work with lead engineers to plan project milestones and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Expert Animation Programmer to join our R&D team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. This role is focused on the development and implementation of cutting-edge, next-generation character animation systems that leverage animation generation models. You have a deep expertise in animation technology, character rigging, and tool development, and will be instrumental in defining the future of character animation in our titles. Experience in generative models and machine learning is a bonus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion.


• Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, animators and game designers to define and achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements.


• Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability, performance, memory and stability across multiple target platforms.


• Prototype new animation techniques, including procedural generation and physics-based systems.


• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality and documentation.


• Work with lead engineers to plan project milestones and deliver high-quality work on schedule.