Lead Technical Animator

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Technical Animator to join our studio to work on Project Sirius an ambitious and exciting new project set in The Witcher universe. As a Lead Technical Animator you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of Project Sirius.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive animation systems for characters monsters and environment.
• Work closely with artists and engineers to create highly optimized animation systems.
• Solve complex technical challenges.
• Define and document technical animation processes tools and best practices.
• Maintaining the animation pipeline.
• Write and prepare briefs for work with outsource vendors and review work as necessary.
• Communicate and cooperate with other CDPR animation teams while pursuing common goals.
• Engage with Directors and Production to estimate and plan work.
• Stay atop modern and cutting edge animation technology.
• Build a growing Technical Animation via recruiting interviewing and hiring.
• Act as the direct manager for team members conducting reviews mentoring and helping them achieve personal and professional growth.
• Cultivate a positive collaborative team culture aligned with the companys values and goals.
• Partner with the Production department to establish plans and ensure timely delivery of work.

Qualifications :

• Ability to work independently to identify and own work deliver results.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Technical Animator with at least 1 year in a leadership role. 
• Shipped at least one AAA title.
• Extensive experience with rigging in Maya and Motion Builder UE5/Blueprint facial animation and lipsync.
• Familiarity with motion capture technology
• Experience optimizing animation assets rigs and systems for high runtime performance and efficiency
• Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating expertise.
• Meticulous attention to detail especially with character deformation and physics.
• Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge.
• Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Motion matching.
• Scripting proficiency in languages such as Python LUA etc.

Additional Information :

This job can be hybrid/inoffice from Boston or fully remote. 

Health & Wellbeing

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
• Paid Leave 20 days of holiday for every team member per year 26 days after two years).
• No dresscode we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings lectures and courses internal workshops knowledgesharing initiatives online tutorials and elearning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
• Merch gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dogfriendly office dog owner Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
   

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime