2K is hiring a Remote Senior Technical Character Animator
\n \n \nCloud Chamber is looking for a Senior Character Technical Animator to work closely with the animation and programming teams to push the creative vision and technical boundaries. You have an extensive background in facial rigging and animation, and possess a profound understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology, enabling you to expertly craft realistic and expressive facial animations. With a proven track record in the industry you are well known for meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to bring digital characters to life.\nJob Details:\n\n* Engage with stakeholders to align on objectives and develop scalable solutions that optimize content authoring workflows. \n\n* Craft advanced character rigs and systems, while upholding high standards in facial performances and optimization for Unreal Engine.\n\n* Implement characters and features within Unreal Engine, like physics, morph targets, lipsync procedural setups, Metahumans, etc.\n\n* Create and oversee an industry-leading character rigging pipeline and toolset, continuously exploring and integrating next-generation technologies.\n\n* Mentor team members on best practices for rigging and tooling by sharing your expert-level knowledge.\n\n\n\nSkills, Experience and Qualifications:\n\n* A strong portfolio that adequately reflects this experience.\n\n* Solid knowledge of Maya Python API, including knowledge of the standard library, Qt toolkit (PySide, PyQt), and common 3rd Party Libraries and frameworks required. \n\n* A deep understanding of human kinesiology and anatomy, including the underlying muscles, bone structure, and how they contribute to animation fundamentals.\n\n* Mastery in FACS and blendshape creation to achieve a wide range of facial expressions.\n\n* Proficient with modeling and topology adjustments related to skin deformations.\n\n* Proficient in DCC tools and software with a keen understanding of their downstream implications.\n\n* Understanding the importance of documenting workflows and sharing knowledge. \n\n\n\nNice-to-have:\n\n* Experience working with Unreal and Unreal Python API and/or C++.\n\n\n\nWe are Cloud Chamber: a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world. \nWe believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.\nWeโre currently making the next BioShock. Our passion and love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.\nIf all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us weโd love to meet you! Join us in creating worlds that move people.\nPlease note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing prospective employees we only use 2K.com accounts.\n#LI-Hybrid\n#LI-Remote\n#LI-SL1 \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, Cloud, API and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n
$60,000 — $105,000/year\n
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
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