Senior Technical Animator

As a Senior Technical Animator at Sharkmob, you will be a key leader responsible for ensuring that character animations are not only visually impressive but also seamlessly integrated into the game engine. You'll collaborate closely with animators, artists, and engineers to develop and implement advanced animation systems, rigs, and pipelines, contributing to the creation of immersive and visually stunning characters.

• Character Rigging: Lead and contribute to the creation of complex and highly efficient character rigs that support a wide range of character types and animation styles. Ensure optimal deformation, control systems, and rigging workflows.
• Animation Pipeline Development: Spearhead the development and optimization of the animation pipeline, focusing on efficient data management, animation blending, retargeting, and transitions. Implement best practices to ensure a streamlined workflow.
• Animation Tools and Scripts: Develop and maintain custom animation tools, scripts, blueprints, and plugins that empower animators to work more efficiently. Collaborate with the technical animation team to create solutions that enhance the animation process.
• Motion Capture Integration: Oversee the integration of motion capture data into the animation pipeline. Refine and adapt motion capture data to match the game's style and technical requirements. Collaborate with motion capture teams to ensure high-quality data capture.