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Job Details:
Engage with stakeholders to align on objectives and develop scalable solutions that optimize content authoring workflows for characters in DCC and Unreal
Craft advanced character rigs, while upholding high standards in character performances and optimization for Unreal Engine.
Implement characters within Unreal Engine using its advanced features like physics, RBF, cloth and hair simulation, and other features needed.
Contribute to and support an industry-leading character rigging pipeline and toolset.
Create solid deformations systems for characters and any animated asset.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
You are that special someone with a keen gameplay eye and who loves to work their technical wizardry to make the game as fun as it can be. You work towards understanding the whys of how something works and being able to clearly communicate the findings to others. You are motivated to learn, seek new wisdom, and take pride in mentoring others.
Experience working with a game engine. (e.g. Unreal, Unity, or AAA proprietary game engines)
Good understanding of how animation impacts and follows gameplay.
Good understanding of animation principles and how they can be applied to video games.
A deep understanding of human kinesiology and anatomy, including the underlying muscles, bone structure, and how they contribute to animation fundamentals.
Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology, and understanding of how it relates to deformation rigs.
Experience with driving positive and effective collaborative processes in a team environment.
Understanding of how rigs affect animation state machines and behaviour trees.
Animation, skinning, rigging, and/or pipeline tools development experience in Maya.
Experience working with FACS based facial rig is a plus.
Experience with optimising(e.g. LOD, fps performance, memory footprint) assets for a game engine is a plus.
Create solid deformations systems for characters and any animated asset.
Have a knowledge of FACS and blendshape pipelines to achieve a wide range of facial expressions.
Proficient in DCC tools and software with a keen understanding of their downstream implications.
Understanding the importance of documenting workflows and sharing knowledge.
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