Senior Technical Animator

Job Title:

Senior Technical Animator

Requisition ID:

R025422

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join the development of an exciting new IP. You will become and be part of a tight‑knit team that prides itself on creating complex, high‑quality, and believable content.

Using your experience, on this project you will positively contribute to our studio — with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine animation pipelines and systems within DCC tools (e.g., Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder).
• Collaborate closely with animators, artists, and engine programmers to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine.
• Set up and utilize real‑time ragdoll and IK systems to serve animation and gameplay requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation problems, providing hands‑on support to the animation team.
• Liaise with character modelers, texture artists, animators, and engine teams to integrate rigs and motion‑capture data effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AAA game development as a Technical Animator, Technical Artist, or a similar role focused on animation systems.

Required Skills

• Solid experience with real‑time game engines and integrating animations into in‑game environments.
• Well‑grounded knowledge of anatomy, character kinematics, and deformation methods that support realistic and stylized animation.
• Strong grasp of animation principles and their application in both keyframe and procedural contexts.
• Proficiency in Python, MEL, or similar scripting languages for tool development and automation.
• Experience implementing real‑time physics, such as Havok ragdoll systems.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with C++ and C# or other general‑purpose programming languages.
• Experience with package management and deployment systems like Rez and PyPI.

At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

This role can be based in our Malmö or Warzaw office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the companies discretion to meet business needs.