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Turtle Rock Studios

Developers of @Back4Blood. Formerly of Evolve & Left4Dead fame.

Senior Technical Animator – Temp

3D Artist3D ArtistContractRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2002H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$120K - $165K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonUnreal Engine

Job Description

Senior Technical Animator – Temp

Turtle Rock Studios

• Create and maintain rigs for unique characters through the development process • Support and implement animation content, and fine tune parameters for gameplay animation • Work directly with Programming, Animation, and Design to prototype and deliver excellent combat, character locomotion and movement mechanics, facial animation, and other new game features to deliver extremely polished gameplay and animation. Help to determine risk/reward throughout the process • Help document design features and parameters, brainstorming all avenues for the creation of animation content • Investigate, identify, and improve pipeline, optimize workflows and tools, setting best practices/standards streamlining the animation process • Troubleshoot asset and editor problems for the Animation and other development teams • Document systems and feature functionality for use by the teams and future employees • Coordinate with all departments to achieve project goal

Job Requirements

  • Enthusiastic gamer with a passion for making great games and animations
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Animator for games with an emphasis on developing and maintaining animation systems
  • Strong knowledge of Maya and Python
  • Experience in Unreal Engine Animation Systems
  • Experience with creating and maintaining Animation Blueprints
  • Experience with animation pipelines from prototype to final assets
  • Demo reel showing expertise with animation systems
  • Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills
  • Excellent problem solving and time management skills
  • Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to provide and receive objective feedback

Benefits

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
  • 401k Matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

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