Technical Animator

Job Description

Anchor Point Studios, a NetEase Games studio, is seeking a Technical Animator to join their team in Barcelona. This role acts as a bridge between artists and animators, collaborating closely with various teams to create and maintain a high-quality pipeline from DCC into Engine. The Technical Animator will have the opportunity to influence the evolving look and feel of a new game at an early stage.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Art, Rigging, Animation, and Engineering teams.
• Create and document technical animation processes.
• Collaborate on animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions.
• Implement animations in the engine, managing blueprints and assets.
• Design, create, and maintain character rigs.
• Gather feedback and improve rigs.
• Manage tasks and deadlines independently.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable AAA experience with shipped titles.
• Expert knowledge in Maya and UE4/5.
• Experience with Control Rig/IKRig and Animation Blueprints.
• Fundamental knowledge of deformer physics and dynamics.
• Proficient scripting in Python.
• Experience in keyframed and motion capture pipelines.
• Experience with character optimization techniques.

Anchor Point Studios Offers:

• A benefits package that rewards and recognizes dedication.
• An inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Opportunity to work on action-adventure experiences.