Remote Lead Technical Animator

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Lead Technical Animator to guide their animation pipeline and technical execution from anywhere. This fully remote position requires a blend of artistic skill, technical expertise, and leadership to ensure our animated assets are high-quality, performant, and efficiently integrated. You will oversee the technical aspects of animation, develop tools and workflows, and mentor a remote team of technical animators. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the animation process and contribute to visually stunning projects without the need for relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of technical animators, providing guidance and feedback.
• Develop and optimize animation pipelines, tools, and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL).
• Ensure animation assets meet technical specifications and performance targets for real-time environments.
• Collaborate with character artists, riggers, and game developers to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
• Implement and maintain animation systems within game engines.
• Research and integrate new technologies and techniques to enhance animation quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical animation, with a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in character rigging, skinning, and animation principles.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, MEL, or C# for tool development.
• Strong understanding of game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their animation systems.
• Experience with motion capture data cleanup and retargeting.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, suitable for a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual work environment.