Senior Technical Animator

Cloud Chamber

Novato, California, United States
Base: $108,900 - $161,160 py; bonus/equity: may in...
On-site
Animation blueprints authoring and maintenance
Procedural animation including cloth and ik
Troubleshooting animation in maya and game engine
As a Senior Technical Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join a talented development team to help shape advanced animation systems and runtime character performance for BioShock

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Technical Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join a talented development team to help shape advanced animation systems and runtime character performance for BioShock.
  • The role involves collaborating closely with game developers to build scalable technical solutions and animation workflows that support immersive gameplay.
  • Cloud Chamber champions high standards, embraces change, and fosters a culture of collaboration across multiple disciplines to realize creative ambitions.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Technical Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join a talented development team to help shape advanced animation systems and runtime character performance for BioShock.

Salary

Base: $108,900 - $161,160 per Year; Bonus/Equity: May include bonus and/or equity awards; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animation Blueprints authoring and maintenance
  • Procedural animation including cloth and IK
  • Troubleshooting animation in Maya and game engine
  • Scripting for animation pipeline automation
  • Optimization for run-time performance
  • Motion Matching locomotion tuning

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and teaching technical workflows
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity
  • Knowledge sharing and documentation creation
  • Positive and supportive team environment contributor

Key Requirements

  • Previous games development experience with AAA title shipped
  • Thorough knowledge of Animation Graphs and State Machines
  • Understanding of procedural runtime animation solutions
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or MEL
  • Experience documenting workflows and sharing knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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