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ANIMATION- Technical Gameplay Animator (Remote/Hybrid)
Remote, WATechnical Animator
Do you play through the same sequence over and over in a game just to break down how the animation is working? Do you cringe when you see an animator repeating the same steps several times manually? Do you sit around and think of exciting ways to improve character performances in games?
If so, let’s talk!
We are looking for someone like you to have an impact on how we bring our games to life.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Do you play through the same sequence over and over in a game just to break down how the animation is working? Do you cringe when you see an animator repeating the same steps several times manually? Do you sit around and think of exciting ways to improve character performances in games?
If so, let’s talk!
We are looking for someone like you to have an impact on how we bring our games to life.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, integration, and iterations of game play animation systems
- Participate in and supervise integration of animation assets into the game engine
- Ensure compliance of animation features within technical, aesthetic, and gameplay constraints
- Research and share knowledge of existing engines and animation packages within the industry
- Communicate, promote, and document animation related processes and best practices
Qualifications
- 3-5 years runtime animation system experience
- Advanced experience working with animation data and how it moves through a runtime pipeline:
- XML/JSON/Python/HVK/GR2/OBJ/FBX/ALEMBIC
- Advanced experience working with motion capture data:
- Motion Builder/Motive/Tracker/etc.
- Understanding of the principles of animation and how they apply to animation/deformation rigs within Maya
- Solid communication skills:
- Able to work with designers, character artists, technical artist, and programmers.
- Self-sufficient and motivated
- Experience with common scripting languages:
- MEL/C++
- Experience with runtime animation tools
- Unity, Havok Behavior, Natural Motion, or Proprietary
- Basic knowledge of real-time shaders
This position is available for on-site, hybrid or fully remote.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s salary range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. As this is a flexible role that can be performed remotely, this means that the salary range will vary based on geographic location. Please note that individual pay will be set within this salary range based on location as well as skills and experience related to the job. Additionally, the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying salary ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Los Angeles, the base salary range for this role is: $93,400 - $140,200.
For more information about benefits, please visit https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/playstation-careers/
This website is subject to the following terms: https://catsone.com/policies-and-terms/
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s salary range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. As this is a flexible role that can be performed remotely, this means that the salary range will vary based on geographic location. Please note that individual pay will be set within this salary range based on location as well as skills and experience related to the job. Additionally, the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying salary ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Los Angeles, the base salary range for this role is: $93,400 - $140,200.
For more information about benefits, please visit https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/playstation-careers/
This website is subject to the following terms: https://catsone.com/policies-and-terms/