Sony Playstation Network - Technical Animator - 12 month temp contract

Game Developer is needed in Guildford, United Kingdom.

Client: Sony Playstation Network

Location: Guildford, UK

Contract: No Job Type Listed

Job Description

As a Technical Animator at PlayStation, your key responsibilities will include:

• Participating in vision setting for content and tools.
• Collaborating with engineers to develop cutting edge tools and technologies.
• Developing tooling and pipelines for animation in Blender.
• Identifying bottlenecks and proactively resolving issues with robust, innovative, technical solutions.
• Ensuring designs are broken down into clear, actionable plans and that they are clearly communicated to design, animation, and engineering teams.
• Developing and implementing efficient game systems that support animation.
• Creating re-usable, bespoke rigs, skinning, and dynamic animation systems in Blender.
• Partnering closely with Animation, Engineering, and Art teams to ensure all dependencies are met and positive communication between teams.
• Collaborating with animation on optimization and performance strategies.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience as a gameplay animator / technical animator or equivalent role within the games industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Python in Maya or Blender and coding standards and practices.
• Experience writing and deploying standalone python tools.
• Experience building rigs in Maya or Blender.
• Experience of Qt/PySide is a strong plus.
• Experience working with version control systems like Perforce or Git.
• Experience with industry standard and/or bespoke game engines.
• Deep knowledge of an animator’s needs and requirements.
• Excellent understanding of animation fundamentals, human anatomy, and kinesiology.

Additional Information

This is a 1-year temporary position. PlayStation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. The company strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. Visit our website for more information on our open positions and the PlayStation brand.