Senior Technical Animation Designer

That's No Moon Entertainment•Los Angeles, CA

16d•Remote

About The Position

That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers who believe in the power of narrative-driven experiences. With a diverse team of talented developers, our shared vision is to create the future of AAA experiences with a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices. Our passionate team of developers helps shape our studio, our projects, and our future. We are looking for a Senior Technical Animation Designer with a passion for creating and maintaining the animation systems, workflow and integration solutions for a AAA title. The Technical Animation Designer will be a member of the Animation Engineering Team and collaborate with other departments such as Animation, Design, Motion Edit, and Tech Art. This role will support gameplay systems, mechanics and contribute to the unified goal of crafting animations that are functional, responsive, fluid and will tie into cinematics and story.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, Montages, Anim Graphs, and Event Graphs
Strong understanding of 3Cs to expertly craft systems that attain the design goals of the game
Experience working with motion capture data in the game industry with an emphasis on technical knowledge of integration practices
Working knowledge of scripting or C++ a bonus
Technical working knowledge of Maya
A passion for making games and the enthusiasm to polish
Strong technical problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Flexibility in switching tasks to accommodate production priorities
Ability to appreciate other departments’ perspectives
Maintains integrity and confidence while working in a fast-paced environment
Approachable and respected member of the team
Team oriented with a desire to assist other animators, engineers, and designers
Promotes inclusivity, diversity and fairness
Practices patience and is open to giving and receiving feedback
Leads by example, collaboration, and mentorship
Works at the highest level, technically and aesthetically

Responsibilities

Support the creation and integration of AAA quality gameplay animations that reflect the game design goals and mechanics using Unreal Engine 5
Create and maintain Unreal Engine Blueprints for animation systems and state machines
Work closely with animators, engineering and design teams to support innovative animation systems such as motion matching
Collaborate with the animation team to ensure cinematics and gameplay are a seamless holistic experience
Use and design debug tools to solve animation issues
Be proactive, assisting with troubleshooting workflows, rigging and pipeline issues
Effectively connect with animators, engineers, and design, to give and accept feedback
Support animation tool and workflow development with documentation

Benefits

TNM offers competitive and comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible PTO, supplemental life and disability, and more.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary based on country of residence and/or part-time or temporary employment status.

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