Senior Technical Animator (Non-rigging)

Turtle Rock Studios is looking for a Senior Technical Animator (Non-rigging) to join the team and work on Back 4 Blood! 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!

• Support the Animation team with tools to streamline the animation process
• Create and maintain rigs for unique characters through the development process
• Troubleshoot asset and editor problems for the Animation team
• Coordinate with all departments to achieve project goals
• Work with Programming and Animation to determine risk/reward on game features
• Investigate ideas to improve processes and improve quality

• Enthusiastic gamer with a passion for making great games and animations
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Animator for games
• Strong knowledge of Maya, Python, and MEL
• Current with game industry rigging/skinning techniques
• Demo reel demonstrating expertise
• Portfolio of example rigs and tools
• Team player and strong communication skills
• Experience in AAA Game Engines (such as Unreal Engine)

• Experience with Unreal systems such as Control Rig, Animation Blueprints, and/or Cloth
• Experience with C++ Plugin development
• Experience with Realtime Shaders and FX/Simulation

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
• 401k Matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
• Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

$120,000 to $165,000 USD
We 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.