Technical Animator

- Maintain the production and software pipeline and meeting deadlines
- Creating high quality characters, creatures and props rigging and skinning suitable technically to project universe
- Implementing characters in Unreal Engine 4 including cloth, physics and blueprint setups
- Work closely with modelers and animators to ensure a smooth development pipeline that delivers high quality assets
- Assisting with pipeline tools and working with engine and project leads on continuous improvement of those engine tools
- Ability to provide clean assets or code within established systems and requirements

- Minimum 3 years of experience in technical animation, tools and pipeline development
- AAA shipped title experience
- Experience with Maya, specialising in rigging/skinning
- Ability to create tools and write scripts to help improve the animation pipeline
- Good understanding of anatomy and character movement
- Character Skinning with close attention to physical deformation
- Solid experience with physics simulation on cloth, hair and other physics items
- Excellent Communication Skills with the ability to clearly provide technical feedback into the tasks, rigs, toolsets and documentation
- Knowledge of current technology and trends in video games
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open-minded team player attitude
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated
- Passionate about playing and making videogames
- Knowledge and passion for RPG genre games.

Nice to have: 

- Knowledge of facial rigs for games, television or film
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 art production pipelines
- Python Scripting Experience
- Modeling and Animation Experience
- Python programming skills

What we offer 

UK

• Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
• Gympass for employees and family members.
• Online Polish and English language classes.
• Access to the pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

Poland

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In-company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.