Principal UI Tech Artist (Contract)
1047 GamesSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries
Requirements
- Required Skills
- Understanding and hands-on experience with retargeting
- Experience implementing motion assets in Unreal Engine
- Experience using Control Rig
- Experience using Animation Blueprint
- Experience with State Machines, Blend Spaces, and Transitions
- Experience with version control tools such as Perforce
- Experience using motion capture systems
- Preferred Skills
- Experience with Motion Matching
- Rigging and skinning experience in Maya
- Knowledge of RBF (Radial Basis Function) technology
- Experience with ML Deformer
Responsibilities
- Enhancing in-game character animation quality by utilizing technologies such as Control Rig, Animation Blueprint, Motion Matching, and Ragdoll to ensure instant response for player controls while maintaining natural and realistic movement
- Evaluating various facial animation technologies and selecting the optimal solution to elevate facial expression quality in cutscenes to next-generation AAA standards
- Providing technical support for motion capture-related challenges
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Motion Technical Artist position?
Salary is negotiable based on experience and skills, with raises and bonuses available. It includes fixed overtime pay for 35 hours per month, with additional pay for excess.
Where is the work location for this role?
The position is based in Osaka (Inogate Osaka near JR Osaka Station) or Tokyo (Toranomon Hills Business Tower), according to preference.
What skills are required for this Motion Technical Artist job?
Required skills include understanding and hands-on experience with retargeting, implementing motion assets in Unreal Engine, using Control Rig and Animation Blueprint, experience with State Machines, Blend Spaces, Transitions, version control like Perforce, and motion capture systems.
What benefits are offered for this position?
Benefits include various insurances (health, employment, workers' compensation, pension, GTL, GPA, GLTD, overseas travel), commuting allowance (full periodic fare), communication allowance (up to 10,000 yen/month), self-development allowance (up to 20,000 yen/month), overtime late-night meal allowance (up to 1,200 yen/day), regular health check allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year), free drinks, gift cards, EAP, condolence payments, and long-service awards/vacation.
What makes a strong candidate for this Motion Technical Artist role?
Strong candidates have the required skills in retargeting, Unreal Engine motion assets, Control Rig, Animation Blueprint, State Machines, Perforce, and motion capture, plus preferred experience in Motion Matching, Maya rigging/skinning, RBF technology, and ML Deformer.
Tencent
Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.
Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.
Differentiation
Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.
Upsides
Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.
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