Technical Animator

Great to meet you, we’re Gunzilla Games!

Independent, innovative, and utterly player-focused; we are a AAA video game developer passionate about creating next-generation experiences that players will remember forever.

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost

• We Believe in Our People

• Commitment to Engagement & Quality

• Make Bold Moves & Innovate

• Open & Honest

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Unannounced AAA
• At what stage of the project(s)? Pre-production
• Genres: Shooter
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

As a Technical Animator, you will:

• Rig bipedal characters, weapons and props in Maya

• Create scripts and tools to improve the rigging and animation process

• Collaborate with animators to maintain and improve the animation pipeline

• Work closely with concept artists, modelers, designers, programmers, and animators to help take characters through the character pipeline

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 2-3 years of industry experience with at least 1 AAA project shipped from beginning to end

• Education in Rigging and Scripting in Maya and/or equivalent industry experience

• Demo reel or a work sample that demonstrates your rigging, skinning, and tool development prowess

• Familiarity with current animation technology like rigging techniques, motion capture, facial capture, physics, etc.

• Works well in a team environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with animation or at least working knowledge of animation principles and techniques

• Experience with Python and MEL

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4

• Experience with task tracking software like JIRA

• Experience with version control systems (Perforce, Subversion, Git, etc.)

• The current generation console experience will be a benefit

What is important for us in a person?

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently

• English language fluency is a must

Why do we enjoy working here?

• A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team passionate about gaming  

• Working with cutting edge technology 

• FUN  

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Flexible Working Hours

• Health Insurance

• Revenue Based Bonuses

• Relocation & Accommodation Support

• Paid Vacation (25 days) & Sick Days

• Office Perks & Gym Membership