Senior Technical Gameplay Animator — Hybrid Studio, Tools

Naughty Dog; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,400 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading gaming studio in Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Technical Animator to streamline animation processes and innovate high-quality systems. You will collaborate with various teams, define animation quality, and manage challenging projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of industry experience and proficient programming skills in Python, C#, and C++. The compensation ranges from $126,400 to $227,500, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical animation for games.
• Full understanding of in-game animation systems.
• Proven track record of high-quality animation creation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate creation and implementation of animation tools.
• Innovate animation pipeline processes.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve animation issues.
• Define and maintain animation quality bar.
• Mentor team members and contribute to internal strategies.

Skills

Technical animation experience in games

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in C++

Understanding of in-game animation tools

Expertise with mocap and keyframe pipelines

Job description

A leading gaming studio in Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Technical Animator to streamline animation processes and innovate high-quality systems. You will collaborate with various teams, define animation quality, and manage challenging projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of industry experience and proficient programming skills in Python, C#, and C++. The compensation ranges from $126,400 to $227,500, with a comprehensive benefits package.