Senior Technical Gameplay Animator: Build Animation Systems

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 126,400 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Santa Monica is seeking a skilled Technical Animator. The role involves creating high-quality animation systems and improving animation workflows. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical animation for games, proficiency in programming languages like Python and C#, and expertise using tools like Maya. This position offers competitive compensation and additional benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required.
• Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of high-quality animation systems.
• Innovate animation pipeline processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and resolve animation-related challenges.

Skills

Technical animation for games

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in C++

Understanding of in-game animation tools

Expertise with mocap and keyframe

Track record of creating visually stunning animations

Proactive contribution to team progress

Tools

Maya

Motionbuilder

Job description

A leading game development studio in Santa Monica is seeking a skilled Technical Animator. The role involves creating high-quality animation systems and improving animation workflows. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical animation for games, proficiency in programming languages like Python and C#, and expertise using tools like Maya. This position offers competitive compensation and additional benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.