Senior Technical Animator (Rigging)

at  SkyBox Labs

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SkyBox Labs is on the lookout for a Senior Technical Animator (Rigging) to join our IP Division! Dive into the early phases of development and become a key collaborator in the creation process—from early stages to release and beyond. By collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly implement high-quality animation assets into the game engine, the Tech Animator will have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the design of our original AAA IP.
Ready to put your design skills and expertise into creating something extraordinary? Apply today!

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand and implement project requirements
• Design, create, and maintain character rigs for complex characters
• Optimize rigs for game engine performance to streamline the rigging process
• Develop complex deformation systems, weight painting, and control systems for realistic movements
• Collaborate closely with the animation engineer to implement animations in the engine, creating and managing blueprints and assets (eg. blend spaces, aim offsets, pose drivers, etc)
• Gather feedback from animators, making necessary adjustments and improvements to rigs for optimal performance
• Work independently and proactively, managing tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision