Senior Technical Animation Designer at 31st Union

San Mateo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Shipped at least one AAA title with 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya
Strong understanding of third-person shooter mechanics and in-engine animation systems (state machines, blendspaces, animation graphs)
Proficient with run-time and procedural animation tools such as IK, Control Rig, retargeting, ragdolls, and motion matching
Experienced in Unreal Engine (2+ years), including scripting with Blueprints and/or C++, and solid foundation in vector math and code concepts
Skilled at bridging disciplines with strong problem-solving and communication abilities
Continuously up to date with the latest in Unreal, Maya, and animation technologies; portfolio demonstrating expertise

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with teams across Animation, Engineering, and Design to help deliver a cohesive, high-quality animation style that supports an immersive gameplay experience
Work with key stakeholders to define goals and implement scalable solutions that streamline animation content creation and integration
Take initiative in building and refining animation systems, carefully balancing performance needs with desired in-game behaviors
Provide and offer technical support and mentorship to animators, contributing to their development while promoting effective cross-disciplinary communication
Regularly document processes and share insights to help improve team workflows and knowledge sharing

Skills

Technical Animation

Animation Systems

Procedural Animation

Locomotion

Gameplay Mechanics

UI Animations

Character Animation

31st Union

Develops engaging, immersive video games

About 31st Union

As a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, 31st Union provides a dynamic work environment where creative collaboration is encouraged among its diverse team of game makers. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the studio focuses on creating immersive gaming experiences, fostering a culture of innovation. This approach not only makes it a leader in the gaming industry but also a place where employees can flourish while pushing the boundaries of entertainment technology.

San Mateo, CA 94403, USAHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

201-500Employees