Animateur technique senior / Senior Technical Animator

Join a distributed AAA game development environment where technical creativity and innovation help bring ambitious game worlds to life. As a Senior Technical Animator, you will shape and maintain character animation pipelines, creating high-quality rigs and skinning solutions for characters, creatures, and props. You will work closely with artists, animators, and technical leads to ensure assets meet project requirements and integrate smoothly into production. The role combines advanced Maya expertise, Python development, technical problem-solving, and research into new tools and workflows. You will also contribute to technical standards, mentor teammates, and help deliver polished gameplay experiences across multiple projects.

• At least five years of experience in technical animation or a closely related field.

• Experience contributing to the full production cycle of at least two game titles.

• Strong Python programming skills and familiarity with Houdini.

• Expert-level knowledge of Autodesk Maya, particularly rigging and skinning.

• Strong understanding of anatomy, character movement, and topology requirements for both legacy and new 3D models.

• Experience with facial rigging for games, television, or film.

• Practical experience with physics simulations, including cloth, hair, and other simulated elements.

• Familiarity with Maya-based art export and production pipelines, particularly character- and animation-related workflows.

• Ability to provide clear technical feedback and maintain effective documentation for tasks, rigs, and toolsets.

• Awareness of current and emerging technologies and trends in the video game industry.

• Self-motivation, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.