Technical Animator

  • Full-time
  • Project: Gemini
  • Department: Animation
  • Location: PL, Rzeszow (Remote/Hybrid)

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting AAA projects with the top publishers in the industry: Project Gemini with Square Enix and Project Dagger with Take-Two (2K), in addition to a new IP to be self-published and two other games in a concept phase. One of our IPs is also being adapted for VR technology.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

Project Gemini is a yet unannounced AAA game developed with Square Enix – the publisher of our recent AAA title, Outriders. The game development involves primarily our Europe based teams.

If you feel yourself able to deliver as nobody else, take ownership of your projects, and are ready to leave a mark on a game you work on, apply now!

Job Description

  • Maintaining the production and software pipeline and meeting deadlines
  • Creating high-quality characters, creatures and props rigging and skinning suitable technically to project universe
  • Implementing characters in Unreal Engine 4 including cloth, physics, and blueprint setups
  • Working closely with modelers and animators to ensure a smooth development pipeline that delivers high-quality assets
  • Assisting with pipeline tools and working with engine and project leads to the continuous improvement of those engine tools
  • Providing clean assets or code within established systems and requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in technical animation, tool,s and pipeline development
  • AAA shipped title experience
  • Experience with Maya, specializing in rigging/skinning
  • Ability to create tools and write scripts to help improve the animation pipeline
  • Good understanding of anatomy and character movement
  • Character Skinning with close attention to physical deformation
  • Solid experience with physics simulation on cloth, hair, and other physics items
  • Excellent Communication Skills with the ability to clearly provide technical feedback into the tasks, rigs, toolsets, and documentation
  • Knowledge of current technology and trends in video games
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Open-minded team player attitude
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivated
  • Passionate about playing and making video games
  • Knowledge and passion for RPG genre games

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of facial rigs for games, television, or film
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 art production pipelines
  • Python Scripting Experience
  • Modeling and Animation Experience
  • Python programming skills

Additional Information

What we offer

  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
  • MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
  • Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
  • Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
  • In-company Polish and English language classes.
  • Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
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