3D Technical Animator

Bloober Team; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 30,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio in Kraków is looking for a 3D Technical Animator to create high-quality rigging and skinning for characters. You'll work on innovative projects that challenge technical limits and assist in improving animation pipeline workflows. The position offers remote-friendly flexibility. If you're passionate about game development and have experience with Unreal Engine and Python scripting, this role is for you!

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Flexible remote options

Investment in team development

Qualifications

• Ability to create and write scripts to improve the animation pipeline.
• Experience in rigging and skinning, especially for games.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 art production pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality rigging and skinning for characters.
• Simulate physics for cloth and hair.
• Support tools that enhance animation workflows.

Skills

Animation pipeline improvement

Rigging/specialization in skinning

Unreal Engine 5 familiarity

Python scripting

Tools

Maya

Motion Builder

Job description

Looking to break the mold and build unforgettable games? Join a game dev studio run by actual gamers.

Bloober Team is not your usual layoff-prone studio. We've got a solid foundation with big plans for the future and believe strongly in creating a collaborative environment where every voice matters.

Here, you'll have the chance to co-create and leave your mark on the gaming industry, working on exciting new projects that all share Bloober Team’s unique horror-infused DNA.

What sets us apart?

• Inclusive culture: We believe in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Remote-friendly options: We offer flexibility, allowing you to contribute your best work from wherever you thrive.
• Solid foundation: As a financially stable company with a clear vision, we invest heavily in our team and our projects.
• Passionate team: You'll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who share your love for creating compelling horror experiences.

Currently we are looking for:

3D Technical Animator

Apply now, this is more than just a job. This is an opportunity to become a part of something truly special!

Responsibilities

• Creating high quality rigging and skinning.
• Character skinning with close attention to physical deformation.
• Physics simulation on cloth, hair and other physics items.
• Create and support tools that improve our animation creation/editing workflows.
• Bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production - from content creation through to the game.

Requirements

• Ability to create tools and write scripts to help improve the animation pipeline.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 art production pipelines.
• Experience with Maya and Motion Builder, specializing in rigging/skinning.
• Python Scripting Experience.Knowledge of facial rigs for games, television or film.

Nice to have

• Good understanding of anatomy and character movement.
• Unreal Engine locomotion system setup (blueprints, anim. blueprints, control rigs blueprints etc.).
• Knowledge of current technology and trends in video games.