Animation Engineer

Description

Who We Are:

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios with a flat, entrepreneurial, and non-corporate work environment. We have a proven track record having shipped over 100 multi-SKU titles to great critical acclaim.

Our studios in Novato, CA; Agoura Hills, CA; Orange County, CA; Budapest, Hungary; Shanghai, China; and Seoul, South Korea, are committed to gaming and technical innovation and offer top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

We are seeking an experienced Animation Engineer to help drive the development of our core animation systems.  This role will work closely with gameplay and other teams to help us achieve industry leading look and feel.

WWE is an exciting and challenging game with a diverse set of features and requirements. You will gain knowledge of many different areas from a highly skilled team while working on cutting-edge technology. We are open to candidates that consider themselves client-side developers, backend developers, or full-stack developers. A list of qualifications is provided below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• Fluent in C/C++
• Able to write clean, bug-free, well-documented, and efficient code
• Understanding of animation technologies, such as IK/FK, blending, rigging, motion capture, ragdoll physics
• Knowledge of a variety of game systems, including physics and animation tools
• Shipped game titles, preferably with console experience
• Self-motivated, team player with excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to effectively collaborate with animators and engineers
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience