Tech Stack

Description

You will work with a passionate development team to build scalable animation systems and workflows for BioShock, implementing and optimizing assets, authoring Animation Blueprints, and mentoring others in technical best practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience in games development, preferably with at least one AAA title shipped.
• Thorough knowledge of Animation Graphs, Blend Trees, Sequencer, State Machines.
• Understanding of procedural runtime animation solutions (IK, Retargeting, Ragdoll, Cloth, Motion Matching, etc.).
• Proficient in scripting (Python, MEL, or other) to streamline animation pipeline.
• Understanding of reducing workload and improving character believability.
• Understanding of documenting workflows and sharing knowledge.
• Knowledge of applying animation principles for seamless motion combinations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and set up assets in the game engine.
• Troubleshoot animation issues in Maya and the game engine.
• Ensure assets and systems are optimized for run-time performance.
• Author and maintain Animation Blueprints.
• Author and maintain procedural animation (cloth, IK, etc.).
• Tune and troubleshoot Motion Matching locomotion.
• Refine workflows and content authoring processes.
• Mentor and teach others on tool usages and technical workflows.
• Create written or video documentation.
• Take an active role in structure, organization, and performance of animation systems.