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Technical Animator

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Port Melbourne, Australia Playside Studios Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Animator to join our team at PlaySide Studios Ltd. As a Technical Animator, you will play a crucial role in bringing our game characters to life by developing and implementing animation state machines within Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain animation state machines within Unreal Engine.
  • Collaborate with the Animation team to integrate animations into the game engine, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to technical limitations.
  • Design, test, and debug animation tools and pipelines to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Create and maintain rigs and skinning for simple props and integrate them into the game engine.
  • Explore new techniques and tools to advance current practices and workflows.
  • Develop and maintain efficient animation pipelines, identifying and documenting new tools and processes.
  • Manage animation pipeline-related tasks and issues throughout all production phases.
  • Provide technical support to the team and follow technical guidelines.
Requirements
  • Experience in video games or creative production with shipped titles in UE.
  • Expertise in Rigging and Skinning in Autodesk Maya.
  • A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the process involved from conceptual phase to implementation.
  • Ability to rig characters/objects in a realistic or cartoon manner.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy and a thorough understanding of biomechanics, kinesiology for humanoids and animals.
What We Offer
  • Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
  • Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
  • Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
  • Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
  • Half price state-of-the-art Gym access (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag.
  • Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples.
  • Relocation Assistance.
About PlaySide Studios Ltd

PlaySide Studios Ltd is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of innovating the gaming industry.