Animation Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Technical Animator

Senior Technical Animator at Cloud Chamber

Job Overview

The Senior Technical Animator will play a critical role in developing advanced animation systems and pipelines for next-generation gameplay. This position combines technical expertise and artistic sensibility to ensure high-quality character performance, optimized workflows, and scalable animation solutions within the game engine.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and integrate animation assets within the game engine.
  • Troubleshoot animation issues in Maya and engine environments.
  • Optimize assets and systems for real-time performance.
  • Create and maintain Animation Blueprints and procedural animation systems.
  • Work on IK, cloth simulation, motion matching, and runtime animation systems.
  • Refine animation workflows and improve content pipelines.
  • Mentor team members on tools, workflows, and best practices.
  • Create documentation to support knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate across design, engineering, and art teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in game development with at least one shipped AAA title.
  • Strong knowledge of animation systems such as Animation Graphs, Blend Trees, and State Machines.
  • Experience with procedural animation techniques (IK, retargeting, ragdoll, cloth, motion matching).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MEL.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles and character realism.
  • Ability to optimize workflows and improve animation pipelines.
  • Excellent documentation and knowledge-sharing practices.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ownership of tasks.
  • Open to feedback and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • 14 paid holidays annually
  • 15–25 days of paid vacation or flexible time off
  • Paid sick leave and parental leave
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs
  • Family planning support
  • Commuter benefits and fitness reimbursements
  • Bonus and equity opportunities

Cloud Chamber is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates throughout the hiring process.

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