Advanced Technical Animator
full-time•Vancouver•$100k - $150k
About this role
Advanced Technical Animator
Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity has physical locations in Austin, Texas, and Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games of our own. We're always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.
As a Lead Technical Animator at Certain Affinity, you'll get the chance to see some of the custom 3D tools and pipelines behind the world's biggest shooters and contribute to our proprietary technology. This role requires an energetic individual to take a hands-on approach to our pipeline management and look development for our studio art team.
If you’ve done some compelling tools and technical work, are eager to make an impact, able to wear multiple hats, and are open to new challenges, we’d like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you may not be eligible for employment as a fully remote employee. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.
Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity has physical locations in Austin, Texas, and Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games of our own. We're always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.
As a Lead Technical Animator at Certain Affinity, you'll get the chance to see some of the custom 3D tools and pipelines behind the world's biggest shooters and contribute to our proprietary technology. This role requires an energetic individual to take a hands-on approach to our pipeline management and look development for our studio art team.
If you’ve done some compelling tools and technical work, are eager to make an impact, able to wear multiple hats, and are open to new challenges, we’d like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with internal disciplines (Animation, Art, Design) and external partners to align on technical requirements and project goals.
- Design and implement complex runtime animation systems in Unreal Engine 5, including blueprints, control rig, cloth, and physics setups.
- Oversee the end-to-end rigging and skinning pipeline for characters, creatures, and props to ensure high-fidelity deformation.
- Develop Python tools and scripts to automate workflows and streamline the pipeline between Maya and Unreal.
- Analyze character designs at the concept stage to identify potential technical risks and proactively plan rigging requirements.
- Drive R&D efforts for new technologies to push the boundaries of aesthetic quality while strictly adhering to performance constraints.
- 5+ years experience in rigging and skinning characters, creatures, vehicles, and props
- Expert-level proficiency setting up animation systems in Unreal Engine 5
- Proficient with Autodesk Maya
- A strong foundation of Python scripting for content creation tools and automating tasks
- Strong mentorship abilities
- Strong communication skills and desire to collaborate with art, design, and engineering
- Experience with motion capture systems
- Animation key-framing
- Knowledge of C++ or C#
- Experience writing Maya plug-ins
- Strong knowledge of facial rigging and deformation
Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000 CAD
Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you may not be eligible for employment as a fully remote employee. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.
Other facts
Tech stack
Rigging,Skinning,Animation Systems,Unreal Engine 5,Autodesk Maya,Python Scripting,Mentorship,Communication,Collaboration,Motion Capture,Animation Key-framing,C++,C#,Maya Plug-ins,Facial Rigging,Deformation
About Certain Affinity, Inc.
Certain Affinity (CA) was founded in 2006 with a goal of creating innovative, top-quality action games. It brings together an exceptionally experienced, unusually talented group to form one of the largest independent video game developers in North America. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a second, award-winning studio in Toronto, Canada. Certain Affinity is credited in over 40 titles across more than 17 world-class franchises, with 200+ full-time employees including veterans from dozens of successful game studios.
Team size: 201-500 employees
Website: https://www.certainaffinity.com
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Industry: Computer Games
Founding Year: 2006
What you'll do
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to align on technical requirements and project goals. Design and implement complex animation systems and oversee the rigging and skinning pipeline for characters and props.
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What does Certain Affinity, Inc. pay for a Advanced Technical Animator?
Certain Affinity, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package for the Advanced Technical Animator role. The salary range is CAD 100k - 150k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Advanced Technical Animator do at Certain Affinity, Inc.?
As a Advanced Technical Animator at Certain Affinity, Inc., you will: collaborate with internal and external partners to align on technical requirements and project goals. Design and implement complex animation systems and oversee the rigging and skinning pipeline for characters and props..
Why join Certain Affinity, Inc. as a Advanced Technical Animator?
Certain Affinity, Inc. is a leading Computer Games company. The Advanced Technical Animator role offers competitive compensation.
Is the Advanced Technical Animator position at Certain Affinity, Inc. remote?
The Advanced Technical Animator position at Certain Affinity, Inc. is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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