TECHNICAL ANIMATOR [f/m]

YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.

TECHNICAL ANIMATOR [f/m]
The technical animator’s primary mission is to rig Characters, solve technical production issues, streamline processes and develop tools / frameworks for Characters. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years professional experience in the game industry and skills in MEL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop a general character framework including skeletal and facial systems, workflows and user interface
• Support the animation pipeline
• Troubleshoot and solve technical production issues
• Rigging

Qualifications

• Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines, development processes
• Experience with Unreal Engine preferred
• 3+ years of gaming production experience with CG Characters
• Ability to create rigs that will support realistic and stunning animations
• Strong knowledge of one or more major 3D packages, Maya preferred
• 3+ years experience working with MEL (Maya) and or Python (Maya, Motion Builder)
• Quality awareness for the requirements of next-gen games; drive to raise the bar of quality regarding Character rigging
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and excel under production conditions
• Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, and to work collaboratively; excel as a team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow professionally
• Passionate about videogames
• Strong animation and technical animation portfolio

Desirable skills
• Experience with Natural Motion’s Product Pipeline is a plus
• Experience with Motion Capture Data is a plus

Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference “Technical Animator (f/m)” in the subject line of your email and where you found the job ad.