Technical Animator
Job Description
Industry: Computer Games
Seniority for this role: Associate
GIANTS Software is one of the most successful game developers in Europe, with offices in Zürich, Switzerland, Erlangen, Germany, Brno, Czech Republic and Chicago, USA. It is well known for its “Farming Simulator” series, a worldwide best-selling game and real-time simulation, for many years. To strengthen our animation team in Brno, we are looking for a Technical Animator who will be an integral part of our growing company. As part of a distributed team, the candidate must be proactive and able to coordinate with other team members. Job Responsibilities Creating & maintaining facial, biped, and quadruped animation rigs Taking over and developing the current rigging pipeline Collaborating with character artists to troubleshoot models if necessary Blending into our animation team for the delivery of integration assets Expected Qualifications Portfolio demonstrating exceptional skill At least two years of experience in the game industry Solid understanding of anatomy and kinematics Excellent character rigging skills in Maya Perfect knowledge of Autodesk Maya Experience with animation Independency and ability to solve production issues Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken Excellent teamwork skills Great communication skills Self-reflection and ability to receive feedback Solid time management skills What would be a plus? Art-oriented education (Design/3D Art/Animation) Ability to develop animation tools to support rigs Python and/or mel scripting knowledge Knowledge of MotionBuilder Experience from the Farming Simulator modding community What do we offer? Variety: Challenging, creative projects with ample room for innovation Work-life Balance: Flexible hours to accommodate effective working styles Inclusivity: open, collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies & open doors Company Growth: we’re a young, diverse, successful, and growing company Personal Development: individual opportunities for professional growth Modern Workspace: up-to-date hardware & software solutions Top location: central office with excellent public transport links Stability & Perks: Permanent employment, attractive salary, bonuses Extras: Complimentary drinks, snacks and fruit, team-building events To apply for this position, please send us a resume and a cover letter. Show more Show less
