Senior Technical Artist: Animation

ROCKSTAR GAMES UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technical Artist and contribute to creating world-class entertainment experiences. In this role, you will develop innovative tools and technologies while collaborating with talented professionals. This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale creative projects in an inclusive environment that fosters learning and collaboration. If you are passionate about animation and have a strong technical background, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or similar role.
• Experience with a full game production cycle or long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support animation tools and pipelines.
• Develop automated data processing solutions.
• Document tools and workflows.

Skills

Mentoring experience

PySide or PyQt for UI development

3D animation mathematics

Software engineering principles

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Job description

Senior Technical Artist: Animation

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects in the entertainment industry. Join an inclusive, motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with talented professionals.

Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate Senior Technical Artist to join our award-winning development team. You will develop new tools and technologies, improve pipelines, and manage workflows for the extensive files and assets in our games.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-office position based at our studio in Dundee.

What We Do

• Create and maintain animation tools and pipelines.
• Innovate and solve technical problems.
• Collaborate with Technical Artists and related departments.
• Support the Animation team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support animation tools and pipelines.
• Develop automated data processing solutions.
• Provide feedback during code reviews and mentorship.
• Work with Runtime and Animation teams to enhance engine features.
• Document tools and workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve animation issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or similar role.
• Experience with a full game production cycle or long-term projects.

Skills

• Mentoring experience.
• Proficiency with PySide or PyQt for UI development.
• Understanding of 3D animation mathematics.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Ability to develop ideas from conception to implementation.

Pluses

These skills are desirable but not required:

• Experience with C++ and C# desktop applications.
• Advanced Qt knowledge.
• Experience with package management systems.
• Knowledge of in-engine animation systems and character rigging.
• Background as a professional animator or experience in multi-platform environments.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills. Successful candidates will be contacted by a Rockstar recruiter for next steps.

Rockstar values diversity and is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.