Technical Animator - Onsite - Brno, Czech Republic - FPS Games

Project: Open-World Tactical FPS in UE5
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Onsite in Brno, Czech Republic
  
Our client is responsible for releasing an immersive open-world tactical FPS with stunning lifelike graphics and realism developed in Unreal Engine 5. The game is already off to a flying start with over 900K copies sold in its first month and thousands of concurrent players. With big plans to expand the scope and player experience over the upcoming years, it’s a great time to join!
  
We're searching for a Technical Animator who excels in overcoming unique and unforeseen challenges. Someone who can see the overall vision while also paying attention to the finer details.
  
REQUIREMENTS:

• Passionate about online multiplayer games.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine, Control Rig, and Animation Blueprints.
• Expertise in 3ds Max for rigging, skinning, scripting, and animation systems.
• Experience with games industry animation systems.
• Skilled in scripting languages like Python, MEL, and LUA.
• Knowledge of Havok and/or FBX SDK.
• Willing to relocate to Brno, Czech Republic.
• Experience with shipping AA / AAA games.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating complex and efficient character rigs, ensuring smooth workflows and precise movements.
• Developing gameplay animation blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborating across departments to refine and optimise animation pipelines.
• Ensuring seamless transition of animations from software to game engine.
• Integrating final and mid-stage rigs into the game.
• Developing animation and art tools using scripting languages like Python.
• Managing and optimising online animation databases.
• Facilitating communication between animation, design, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Generating and setting up animation system assets and designing animation flows using visual scripting tools.

WHY JOIN?

• VISA Support and Relocation Package.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
• 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, meal vouchers, on-site gym and more.
• Be part of a vibrant and inspiring environment among an experienced team of game enthusiasts.
• Enjoy a modern gaming office.
• An opportunity to bring your ideas into the game.
• Company socials and events.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now!