Technical Animator: Motion Capture & Real-Time Animation

Tech Artists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in New York is seeking a passionate Technical Animator to join their talented team. In this role, you will retarget motion capture data, create animation loops, and develop innovative solutions to technical challenges. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, mastery of Maya, and a comprehensive understanding of animation principles. Collaboration and motivation are key, as you will work closely with motion capture specialists. This position requires relocation to New York for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience as a technical animator/director.
• Strong understanding of the production process and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Retargeting motion capture data to character rigs.
• Animating on top of motion capture data (motion editing).
• Creating custom tools and scripts to increase productivity.

Skills

Maya expertise

Classic animation principles

Human anatomy understanding

Python coding

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

C++

Job description

A leading animation studio in New York is seeking a passionate Technical Animator to join their talented team. In this role, you will retarget motion capture data, create animation loops, and develop innovative solutions to technical challenges. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, mastery of Maya, and a comprehensive understanding of animation principles. Collaboration and motivation are key, as you will work closely with motion capture specialists. This position requires relocation to New York for full-time employment.