Senior Technical Artist: Animation

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join their team in Dundee, Scotland. This role involves developing new tools and technologies, improving pipelines, and managing complex workflows for game assets. The Senior Technical Artist will collaborate with fellow Technical Artists and related departments, providing support for the Animation team.

Role involves:
• Creating and maintaining Animation tools and pipelines.
• Innovating and solving technical problems.
• Collaborating with Technical Artists.
• Supporting the Animation team.
• Designing, developing, and supporting animation tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.
• Developing automated solutions
• Providing feedback during code reviews and mentorship
• Working with Runtime and Animation teams to push engine features forward
• Writing clear documentation for tools and workflows created
• Helping problem solve and diagnose unexpected issues effecting animators

Requirements:
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist or similar role writing tools.
• Experience working through a full production cycle of a released game or equivalent experience working on long term projects or toolsets.
• Experience mentoring more junior team members.
• A strong understanding of coding UI using PySide or PyQt.
• An understanding of the underlying math that 3d animation systems utilize.
• Foundational understanding in software engineering concepts and patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.

Role offers:
• Opportunity to work on large-scale creative projects.
• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment.