Technical Animator (m/f/d)

Kalypso Media Group; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 51,837 - 74,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Game discounts

Hybrid work options

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment publisher is seeking a Technical Animator to join the Claymore Game Studios GmbH in Darmstadt, Germany. This role requires over 3 years of game development experience, a passion for animation, and proficiency in Unreal. You will enhance the animation pipeline and collaborate closely with the code team. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, perks like game discounts, and the chance to work on acclaimed titles. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in game development.
• Excellent technical understanding and coding experience.
• Animation experience and passion for animation.

Responsibilities

• Research and improve the animation pipeline.
• Collaborate with code department on art-relevant topics.
• Rigging and skinning of animated meshes.

Skills

Game development experience

Technical understanding and scripting

Animation passion

Problem-solving attitude

Knowledge of Unreal

Knowledge of Blender

Communication skills

Team-player mindset

Goal-oriented work

Reliability

Job description

Kalypso Media Group is an independent publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software with more than 200 employees across ten locations in Germany, England, France, the USA and Japan. Five of the Group's development studios in Germany and France, together with other international game developers, ensure a steady stream of new computer and video games for all modern premium platforms, such as the world-famous Tropico series, Commandos and Railway Empire.

To strengthen our team at our subsidiary the Claymore Game Studios GmbH in Darmstadt (Germany), we are looking for a Technical Animator (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible.

Qualification

• More than 3 years of experience in game-development
• Excellent technical understanding and scripting/coding experience
• Animation experience and passion for animation
• Problem‑solving attitude and the ability to quickly familiarise with new technical topics
• Knowledge of Unreal and its animation systems
• Knowledge of Blender is a plus
• Passion for games and game development
• Proactive, team‑player mindset with excellent communication skills and hands‑on mentality
• Goal‑oriented way of working
• A high degree of initiative and reliability

Responsibilities

• Research, development and continued improvement of the animation pipeline
• Close collaboration with the code department on art‑relevant topics
• Rigging and skinning of animated meshes
• Monitoring and optimisation of animation performance

Join Kalypso Group's team within the global network of 200+ experts across 10 locations. Enjoy hybrid work options, perks like game discounts, and the opportunity to publish hits that reach worldwide audiences.

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