Animation Full-Time On-Site

Senior Technical Animator

Senior Technical Animator at Motorica

Job Overview

Motorica is seeking a Senior Technical Animator to act as a customer-facing expert supporting AAA game studios. This role blends technical animation expertise, consulting, and communication, serving as a bridge between product development and go-to-market teams. You will play a key role in driving adoption, solving pipeline challenges, and delivering impactful demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead pre-sales technical demonstrations to showcase product capabilities and build client trust.
Support customers in integrating and setting up Motorica within their animation pipelines.
Identify and resolve pipeline challenges, including retargeting and workflow optimization.
Act as a technical advisor for AAA studios, ensuring smooth adoption of tools.
Collaborate with product and GTM teams by sharing customer insights and feedback.
Serve as the “eyes and ears” in the field to influence product roadmap and improvements.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Technical Animator or similar role in AA/AAA game production.
Strong expertise in Unreal Engine (Control Rig, Blueprints).
Proficiency in DCC tools such as Maya and MotionBuilder.
Deep understanding of animation pipelines and production workflows.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts.
Experience working with clients or in a consulting/customer-facing role is a plus.
Knowledge of modern animation techniques such as Motion Matching is highly desirable.
Passion for emerging animation technologies and AI-driven workflows.