We are working with a well-established AAA game studio who are looking for a talented and experienced Technical Animator to join their team and help with their latest exciting RPG project. This role is offered fully remote.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for setting up characters which include ragdoll, dynamics (rigid bodies, fake physics), cloth simulation, IKs etc.
• Build animation blueprints and maintenance for main player, NPCS and enemies’ bosses.
• Work with Unreal Engine 5.
• Build small tools such as animModifies to help automatize animation tasks for animators.
• Develop and maintain efficient animation pipelines, workflows, and tools.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues relating to animation.

Who you are:

• Industry experience in a Technical Animator role or similar.
• Unreal Engine experience, preferably in Unreal Engine 5.
• Good understanding of UE animation workflow.
• Knowledge of procedural systems such as IKs, rigid bodies and Control Rig.
• Knowledge of physical simulation setup e.g., ragdolls.
• Phyton or C++, with the desire to learn.
• Great English written and verbal communication.

Bonus:

• Lip sync, especially FaceFX.
• Experience with mocap.
• Maya rigging and skinning.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours with no crunch
• Remote/home working
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Company social events
• Professional learning and development opportunities

Application:

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference 2850.

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