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[Full-time] Animation Pipeline Engineer (Technical Animator / Plugin Dev)
MockAI is a fast-growing startup based in London. We’re building AI-powered animation tools designed to help studios speed up production — with the goal of empowering animators, not automating them away!
We’re looking for an Animation Pipeline Engineer to join us full-time and help shape the tools and pipelines that connect our motion generation system with animator-friendly workflows.
You’ll be a key contributor to our Maya plugin and motion pipeline — building features that improve usability, enhance animation quality, and streamline data prep and cleanup. This role combines practical experience with Maya tool development and a willingness to explore emerging AI-powered workflows.
🔧 What You’ll Do
Build and maintain features in our Maya plugin, such as:
Control rig generation
Animation layering and editing workflows
Keyframe simplification and post-processing tools
Create robust tools to clean, process, and prepare mocap and synthetic motion data
Work with the team to shape the technical foundation of our animation workflow
Write clean, scalable code and collaborate on internal tools and systems
Help translate research and AI outputs into usable creative tools
✅ What We’re Looking For
Strong experience developing tools in Maya using Python (PyMEL or cmds); C++ is a plus
Comfortable working with animation data, control rigs, IK/FK workflows, motion curves, and Maya or other DCC pipelines
Ability to work autonomously, communicate clearly, and contribute proactively
Alignment with a fast-paced, high-ownership team culture
💎 Nice to Have
Experience working with mocap data or creating motion post-processing tools
Familiarity with FBX, BVH, or animation data formats
ML literacy or experience collaborating with AI/ML teams
Interest in learning about new technologies, especially AI-assisted workflows
Familiarity with Unity, Unreal, or MotionBuilder
⚡ What We Offer
A high-ownership role where your tools and decisions will shape our core product
A tight-knit, ambitious team of researchers, engineers, and creators
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge tech with real industry impact
A collaborative environment that values creativity, initiative, and speed
- Competitive compensation package in London
🚀 How to Apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Please apply using this short form: https://forms.gle/ePJHCnSH5zHtnm5J8
We review every submission carefully and aim to respond quickly.
If you’re unsure whether your background is the perfect match — that’s okay. We’re more interested in potential, curiosity, and a passion for building great tools than in ticking every box.
Let’s build something exciting together!