Technical Animator
Technical Animator
City: Brno
Country: Czechia
GIANTS Software is an internationally active developer and publisher from Zürich, Switzerland. Founded in 2004, GIANTS started developing their open world game engine, which, in 2008, became the foundation of the first Farming Simulator.
To strengthen our animation team in Brno, we are looking for a Technical Animator who will be an integral part of our growing company. As part of a distributed team, the candidate must be proactive and able to coordinate with other team members.
Job Responsibilities
- Creating & maintaining facial, biped, and quadruped animation rigs
- Taking over and developing the current rigging pipeline
- Collaborating with character artists to troubleshoot models if necessary
- Blending into our animation team for the delivery of integration assets
Expected Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating exceptional skill
- At least two years of experience in the game industry
- Solid understanding of anatomy and kinematics
- Excellent character rigging skills in Maya
- Perfect knowledge of Autodesk Maya
- Experience with animation
- Independency and ability to solve production issues
- Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Great communication skills
- Self-reflection and ability to receive feedback
- Solid time management skills
What would be a plus?
- Art-oriented education (Design/3D Art/Animation)
- Ability to develop animation tools to support rigs
- Python and/or mel scripting knowledge
- Knowledge of MotionBuilder
- Experience from the Farming Simulator modding community
What do we offer?
- Variety: Challenging, creative projects with ample room for innovation
- Work-life Balance: Flexible hours to accommodate effective working styles
- Inclusivity: open, collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies & open doors
- Company Growth: we’re a young, diverse, successful, and growing company
- Personal Development: individual opportunities for professional growth
- Modern Workspace: up-to-date hardware & software solutions
- Top location: central office with excellent public transport links
- Stability & Perks: Permanent employment, attractive salary, bonuses
- Extras: Complimentary drinks, snacks and fruit, team-building events
To apply for this position, please send us a resume and a cover letter.
