CD Projekt is hiring : Lead Technical Animator in Boston
MediabistroBoston, MA, United States30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionAbility to work independently to identify and own work, deliver results. Minimum 8 years of experience as a Technical Animator with at least 1 year in a leadership role. Shipped at least one AAA title. Extensive experience with rigging in Maya and Motion Builder, UE5 / Blueprint, facial animation, and lipsync. Familiarity with motion capture technology. Experience optimizing animation assets, rigs, and systems for high runtime performance and efficiency. Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating expertise. Meticulous attention to detail, especially with character deformation and physics. Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Positive attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge. Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner. Experience with Motion matching. Scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, LUA, etc. Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental). Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years). No dress-code — we like to keep it casual. 401K with employer matching. Gym Membership Reimbursement. Flexible working hours. Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn! Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio. Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Technical Animator to join our studio to work on Project Sirius - an ambitious and exciting new project set in The Witcher universe. As a Lead Technical Animator, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of Project Sirius.
Responsibilities
- Create and drive animation systems for characters, monsters, and environment.
- Work closely with artists and engineers to create highly optimized animation systems.
- Solve complex technical challenges.
- Define and document technical animation processes, tools, and best practices.
- Maintain the animation pipeline.
- Write and prepare briefs for work with outsource vendors, and review work as necessary.
- Communicate and cooperate with other CDPR animation teams while pursuing common goals.
- Engage with Directors and Production to estimate and plan work.
- Stay atop modern and cutting edge animation technology.
- Build a growing Technical Animation team via recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
- Act as the direct manager for team members, conducting reviews, mentoring, and helping them achieve personal and professional growth.
- Cultivate a positive, collaborative team culture aligned with the company’s values and goals.
- Partner with the Production department to establish plans and ensure timely delivery of work.
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This job can be hybrid / in-office from Boston or fully remote.
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