Senior Technical Animator

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.We are looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join our team! Working with animators, engineers, and designers, this role focuses on developing and improving animation features in engine, implementing assets, and optimizing current animation systems, tools, and practices. Join our exceptional development team to help us create industry leading animation and gameplay experiences! This position will report to the Lead Technical Artist. ResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain animation blueprints, blendspaces, and montages within UnrealConstruct and maintain rigs for unique characters through the development processSupport and implement animation content, and fine tune parameters for gameplay animationWork directly with Programming, Animation, and Design to prototype and deliver excellent combat, character locomotion and movement mechanics, facial animation, andother new game features to deliver extremely polished gameplay and animation. Help to determine risk/reward throughout the processHelp document design features and parameters, brainstorming all avenues for the creation of animation contentInvestigate, identify, and improve pipeline, optimize workflows and tools, setting best practices/standards streamlining the animation processTroubleshoot asset and editor problems for the Animation and other development teamsDocument systems and feature functionality for use by the teams and future employeesCoordinate with all departments to achieve project goalRequirementsEnthusiastic gamer with a passion for making great games and animationsMinimum 5 years experience as a Technical Animator for games with an emphasis on developing and maintaining animation systemsStrong knowledge of Maya and PythonExperience in Unreal Engine 4 Animation SystemsExperience with creating and maintaining Animation Blueprints Experience with animation pipelines from prototype to final assetsDemo reel showing expertise with animation systemsExcellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skillsExcellent problem solving and time management skillsTeam player with a positive attitude and the ability to provide and receive objective feedbackPreferencesExcellent eye for animation and visual aesthetics balanced with technical skillsExperience with cinematics and facial animationExperience working with procedural/physically-altered animation techniquesExperience creating and maintaining rigs for unique characters through the development processExperience with multiple 3D packagesExperience with Realtime Shaders and FX/SimulationBenefitsSome of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family401k MatchingStudent Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings PlanCareer Improvement PlanFlexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and RemoteGenerous Time Off PolicyCompany Events - In-Person + Virtual EventsFully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food TrucksThe estimated base pay range for this role is:$120,000 to $165,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.