Gameplay Technical Animation Specialist

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeTechnicalAnimator Full time

Animation System Designer Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Animation System Designer to join our team. As an Animation System Designer, you will play a key role in the development of our game's animation system, working closely with animators, designers, and programmers to ensure that the system meets our high standards for quality and responsiveness.

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The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of animation logic, including node graphs, IK, animation trees, and similar engine editors and technologies. They will also have experience working with high-fidelity motion capture and a good understanding of rigging, skinning, and related character technologies.

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In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate will be able to document and explain their work clearly and concisely, and will be comfortable working in a team-based pipeline across different geographic locations. They will also be able to take direction and feedback positively, adapt to change, and thrive under pressure.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Design, develop, and maintain complex animation systems">
  • Work with animators, designers, and programmers to ensure that the animation system meets our quality and responsiveness goals">
  • Provide technical support on the animation tools and editor to the Animation and Cinematics team">
  • Assist in the design, integration, and validation of animation assets">
  • Collaborate with the Animation, Code, and Design teams to achieve the look and feel of the desired animations style in-game">
  • Understand and implement procedural animation systems to reduce workload and improve visual quality">
  • Debug animation graphs to solve possible gameplay animation issues">
  • Participate in and supervise integration of the animation assets into the game engine">
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Requirements:

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  • A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience">
  • Experience in AAA video game development, with a focus on creating and defining high-quality real-time animation systems">
  • Strong and practical understanding of animation logic: node graphs, IK, animation trees, and similar engine editors and technologies">
  • Strong character animation skills and understanding of animation principles">
  • Experience working with high-fidelity motion capture">
  • Good understanding of rigging, skinning, and related character technologies">
  • Able to document and explain their work clearly and concisely">
  • Team oriented and has a strong desire for collaborative participation in a team-based pipeline across different geographic locations">
  • Able to take direction and feedback positively, adapt to change, and thrive under pressure">
  • Enthusiastic, methodical, and organized approach to work with high quality standards">
  • Sense of initiative, originality, and resourcefulness in problem solving">
  • Good written and verbal communication skills (English is mandatory)">
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Nice to Have:

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  • Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya preferred, knowledge of Motionbuilder and similar packages is considered a bonus">

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