Principal Technical Animator at People Can Fly

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rigging, Skinning, Unreal Engine, Python, Maya, Anatomy, Character Movement, Facial Rigs, Physics Simulation, Blueprint Setups, C++, Mentoring, Technical Animation, Pipeline Development, English Communication

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects. With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide. If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere. Job Description Establish and maintain the production and software pipeline and meet deadlines in collaboration with the Lead. Creating high quality characters, creatures and props rigging and skinning suitable technically to project the desired universe. Autonomously Implementing characters in Unreal Engine including cloth, physics and blueprint setups. Work closely with modelers and animators to ensure a smooth development pipeline that delivers high quality assets. Share ownership of pipeline tools and working with engine and project leads on continuous improvement of those engine tools. Support Lead regarding the technical ownership of the team’s output in providing clean assets or code within established systems and requirements. Providing R&D projects, pipeline and workflow improvements and proceeding with post-mortems and its implementation. Tackle the most technically difficult bugfixing efforts. Sharing knowledge with less experienced peers. Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration. Occasionally support new hires onboarding process. Nice to have: Modeling and animation experience. Familiarity with C++ programming Qualifications Typically 8+ years, Involved in the production cycle of at least 2 titles Experienced building at least 1 AAA title. Strong mentoring skills. Strong experience with Python code. Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly provide technical feedback into the tasks, rigs, toolsets and documentation. Expert knowledge of Maya, specializing in rigging/skinning. Expert understanding of anatomy and character movement. Knowledge of facial rigs for games, television or film. Experience in physics simulation on cloth, hair and other physics items. Knowledge of current and future technology and trends in video games. Familiarity with Unreal engine art production pipelines including notably character/animation related features. Self-motivation. Knowledge of RPG genre games. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional Information What we offer UK Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families. Gympass for employees and family members. Online Polish and English language classes. Access to the pension scheme. Flexible working hours. Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents. Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment. Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do. Poland Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna). MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends. Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to. In-company Polish and English language classes. Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office. Flexible working hours. Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents. Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment. Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do. Project: Florence Department: Animation Location: PL, Warsaw (Remote/Hybrid)

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the production and software pipeline for high-quality character, creature, and prop rigging and skinning. Implement characters in Unreal Engine and collaborate with modelers and animators to optimize engine tools and resolve complex technical bugs.