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Senior Technical Animator

2K
Location
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Art - 2K Sports Lab
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience as a Technical Animator or Rigging TD, in games or related industries
  • Strong knowledge of rigging and skinning for both body and facial systems
  • Solid understanding of human anatomy, deformation, and animation principles
  • Proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder
  • Strong scripting ability in Python (C++ is a plus)
  • Proven experience integrating character rigs into Unreal Engine
Nice to have
  • Experience in character simulation (cloth, muscle, hair)
  • Familiarity with motion capture pipelines
  • Experience developing rigging tools or facial solvers for real-time performance
  • Experience with Cloth rigging and simulation
What the job really is

As a Senior Technical Animator at 2K Sports Lab, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing character body and facial rigs for gameplay and cinematics. Your role involves collaborating with animators and engineers to ensure the integration of character assets into Unreal Engine, while also maintaining rigging pipelines and tools. You will leverage your technical skills to address animation challenges and enhance the overall quality of character animation.

Benefits
  • Pay range expected to be between CAD $99,800 and CAD $147,680 per year
  • Total compensation package may include bonus and/or equity awards
  • Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the full range of benefits provided
  • The pay range is broad and may vary based on individual factors
  • The role is part of a new studio, which may come with unique challenges and opportunities
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