Telltale Games is looking for an Animation Department Tech!
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Summary
Telltale Games is looking for a talented, detail-oriented technician to provide technical support to the Animation team, by dealing with internal and external animation submissions, fixing bugs, and by processing and approving assets through Maya into the Telltale game engine.
- Learn Telltale’s proprietary tools for implementing and manipulating animation in the game engine
- Export animation files from Maya to game engine, and solve any issues
- Check that animation files adhere to technical criteria and naming conventions
- Flag animation submissions that do not meet technical standards to repair and re-submit
- Solve gameplay problems and animation related bugs within Maya and engine
- Assist in testing and debugging new animation tools and processes
- Assist in dynamics and simulation for hair/cloth
- Port animations and cleanup as needed
- Assist lead as needed by taking on department specific technical tasks
- Maintain a good understanding of the technical aspects of animation rigs
- Keep version control up to date with latest assets
- Assist with the creation of Jira tasks as needed
- Monitor and keep internal documentation up to date
- Setup and operate mocap shoots including actor measurements, suit setup, calibration, and capturing/processing data
- Compile packets for outsourcing teams containing layout/staging information for animations
- Assist in cleaning up lipsync animations
- Work with precision and efficiency under tight deadlines
- Provide general animation technical support to the team as needed
Essential skills
- Strong knowledge of Maya 2018
- Excellent problem-solver/firefighter
- Good communicator at a technical level
- Knowledge of motion capture and motionbuilder
- Good eye for animation is a must
- Technical background with strong problem solving skills
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, excellent verbal and written communication; Team player
- Understanding of game animation practices and standards
- Knowledge of Unity a plus
Please supply a cover letter and resume and link to digital portfolio if available.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept new employment in the U.S.
Telltale Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA compliant.