[Hiring] Senior Technical Animator @CI Games

Role Description

Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, we're seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Technical Animator to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Implementation & Animation Systems (Unreal):
  • Act as a key contributor to Unreal animation technology, helping to implement and maintain the technical vision for character pipelines and runtime systems.
  • Design and maintain complex animation systems within Unreal Engine, with a heavy focus on Animation Blueprints and Control Rig.
  • Contribute to the integration of new characters by implementing their Physics and Cloth assets, and fine-tuning their LODs.
  • Research and prototype new techniques to enhance animation quality and workflow efficiency for the wider team.
• Characters & Pipeline Support (Maya):
  • Participate in the creation of high-quality character and weapon rigs that meet the demands of our artistic and gameplay vision, using our internal Maya rigging tools.
  • Skinning high density characters with optimal deformation.
  • Modifying and adapting Python-based rig definitions to address unique character requirements, while keeping the codebase consistent.
  • Collaborate with engineers to solve complex technical challenges and ensure the performance and stability of all animation systems.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
  • Provide technical guidance and feedback to junior and mid-level technical animators, fostering their skills and growth.
  • Collaborate closely with the Technical Animation Lead and Director to translate artistic needs into robust technical solutions.
  • Document best practices for the technical animation pipeline to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
  • Track your progress on a daily basis and help evaluate and schedule upcoming tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical animation, with a proven track record in a senior capacity.
• Shipped at least one AA+ title in a technical animation capacity.
• Expert-level expertise with Unreal Engine, specifically with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Control Rigs.
• Solid knowledge of dynamic asset types, particularly Physics and Cloth Assets.
• Proven skills in Maya character rigging and skinning for realistic characters.
• Strong proficiency with Python tools programming.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists and engineers.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++.
• Experience with procedural animation techniques.
• A deep passion for and expertise in the Action-RPG or Soulslike genre.

Benefits

• 5 months freelance contract with immediate start.
• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.