Sr. Tools Engineer/Rigger
** Overview**
The company is seeking a skilled Senior Tools Engineer/Rigger with a deep technical understanding of skinning, rigging, and tool creation. This role requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for improving character quality. The successful candidate will collaboratively work with the team to enhance character animations and workflow processes.
About the Company
The company is a dynamic organization founded by industry leaders in mobile gaming, aiming to revolutionize digital markets and build vibrant communities through innovative experiences. With strong investor backing, the company is at the forefront of evolving technologies like cryptocurrency.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and maintain character/creature animation control rigs.
- Optimize character deformations through innovative techniques.
- Engage with artists to align on technical character requirements.
- Collaborate with animators to refine character control systems.
- Develop pipeline tools to streamline art and animation workflows.
- Troubleshoot daily animation-related issues efficiently.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Maya and Unity.
- Extensive experience in creating animation control rigs and skinning characters for various media platforms.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, animation principles, and motion.
- Familiarity with scripting languages and tools development.
- Outstanding problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
Desirable Skills
- Background in linear algebra and procedural animation.
- Knowledge of IK systems and Maya plugins.
- Experience in cloth and hair simulation, facial motion capture, and C++ programming.
- Prior work as a Character Animator and managing motion capture data cleanup.
- Passion for pioneering new technologies and developing innovative games for diverse player markets.
Application Details: This challenging role offers an exciting opportunity for driven individuals. Submit your application to explore this new venture into the blockchain gaming industry. The company values diversity and offers equal opportunities to all qualified candidates without discrimination based on various protected characteristics.