Technical Animator

Resolution Games is a VR/AR studio focused on creating immersive experiences for all - from gamers to non-gamers alike. We are looking for a Technical Animator to help us breathe life into the characters in our games.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Technical Animator to join our team and help us push the quality of Animation in our projects.

In the role as Technical Animator at Resolution Games you will be an integral part of the animation team, supporting and helping evolve our workflow. You will focus on everything technical regarding animation, in both the animation software and the game engine; Rigging and skinning characters, creating tools, implementation and animation setup, and researching new ways to improve our process.

You will be working in our Shared Production team which consists of different specialists (including VFX, AFX/Audio, QA, UX/UI), all working across the company leading the delivery of high-quality content to our games. In this role you will get to take part in many of our ongoing games projects within both AR and VR.

What you’ll do

- Skin & Rig characters

- Create and build state machines and animation logic

- Create tools and asset pipelines for animation

- Help the projects with planning for animation



Requirements

- Portfolio or work samples showcasing technical animation skills.

- Good understanding of animation

- Strong working knowledge of Maya & MotionBuilder

- Good understanding of game engines, preferably Unity



Nice to have

- Experience creating tools for animation in Maya, Motionbuilder and Unity

- Motion Capture Experience

- Experience or knowledge from cloth, physics and ragdoll.

- Experience of c++ , Python, Mel or C#

- Experience of Animating in Blender

- Experience working on XR projects



As a person we believe that you are a team player with a positive mindset. To be successful in this role you also need to have an ability to prioritize your workload.

Who we are

Resolution Games is a visual computing studio with a proven track record creating immersive gaming experiences for all. We believe that VR and AR aren’t just an add-on for gaming; they are the next logical steps for games. As players and game developers alike, we’ve always dreamed of this day - the day when we can be IN the games we love. That day is finally here, and we are putting all of our energy into making the most of it for all, whether it’s creating a positive experience for someone testing out VR for the first time to delivering a rich, in-depth multiplayer game that keeps enthusiasts hungry for more.

We are looking for someone who wants a unique opportunity and enjoys collaborating. Someone who wants to be a part of a team raising the bar and creating a new set of standards. Our colleagues have can-do attitudes who appreciate a small studio culture. Therefore, even though we have grown, we continue to work in small teams and experiment while tackling complex challenges. We value having every voice heard and seek out diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. Last but not least, we want those of you who are not just skilled but also a great addition to the team. That is because we believe in team over the individual, a great mix of freedom with responsibility, and that people should always come before the process. P.S. Employee stock options are available.