Technical Animator - US

Final Strike Games

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About The Position

Final Strike Games is looking for a collaborative, creative, and inspired Technical Animator to help bring a brand-new PC/Console Action Exploration IP to life, creating fluid, well-tuned, responsive gameplay moments. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to staying current with the latest techniques and strives for excellence and personal growth. You will be provided opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills, and encouraged to find ownership in areas that align with your expertise. Team members are expected to lead with curiosity and to help cultivate a trusting and collaborative environment with your fellow designers. This is a remarkable opportunity to build shipping content for one of the most iconic game franchises in history, producing the weapons and items that lend Fortnite its unique identity!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Animator with a strong ability to animate, rig, and skin
• An impressive portfolio showcasing your skills in character rigging, animation systems, and Unreal Engine integration
• Expertise in Unreal Engine's animation system, such as state machines, graphs and Blueprints, with a deep understanding of the engine's capabilities
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, MEL, or others is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• A creative problem-solver when it comes to animation technical challenges
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Absolute passion for playing and making console and PC games

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring that they are flexible, user-friendly, and meet the artistic and technical requirements of the project
• Develop, implement, and optimize animation systems for character and creature movement, facial animation, and other dynamic animations
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to ensure seamless integration of animation assets into Unreal Engine
• Ensure animations meet technical and artistic standards, addressing issues related to performance, compatibility, and visual quality within Unreal Engine
• Act as a liaison to other teams and experts involved in animation systems, including animators, character artists, and game designers
• Assist in organizing and optimizing workflows to improve the pipeline and process within the animation department and studio

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your whole family
• Stock options, bonuses, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings with matching
• Generous paid time off in addition to studio closure periods
• Prioritize career advancement opportunities, training, and professional development
• Opportunities to come together as a studio to play and build lifelong connections

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees