Technical Animator: Craft Next-Gen Animation Pipelines

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Technical Animator III to bridge technical innovation with creative expression. The role focuses on next-gen facial and body rigging, Maya pipeline development, cross-platform deformation systems, and in-engine implementation.

You will enable artists and animators across StarEngine-powered titles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push animation pipelines, implement character interactions, transitions, and behaviours that

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Maya animation and rigging systems.
• Proven coding skills in Python.
• Shipped at least one game using a commercial game engine.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts & requirements clearly across disciplines.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for getting great animation in players' hands.

Responsibilities

• Support cutting-edge animation pipelines and tools that empower multiple animation teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring characters and vehicles from concept to polished in-game implementation in StarEngine.
• Implement character interaction systems, transitions, and behaviours that delight players.

Skills

Maya animation

Rigging

Python scripting

Cross-disciplinary communication

Proactive, hands-on

Tools

Maya

StarEngine

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Technical Animator III to bridge technical innovation with creative expression. The role focuses on next-gen facial and body rigging, Maya pipeline development, cross-platform deformation systems, and in-engine implementation.

You will enable artists and animators across StarEngine-powered titles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push animation pipelines, implement character interactions, transitions, and behaviours that