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That's No Moon · 1 month ago

Senior Technical Animation Designer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$134K/yr - $157K/yr

That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers focused on narrative-driven experiences. They are seeking a Senior Technical Animation Designer to create and maintain animation systems and workflows for AAA titles, collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless gameplay and cinematic experiences.

ContentDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Support the creation and integration of AAA quality gameplay animations that reflect the game design goals and mechanics using Unreal Engine 5
Create and maintain Unreal Engine Blueprints for animation systems and state machines
Work closely with animators, engineering and design teams to support innovative animation systems such as motion matching
Collaborate with the animation team to ensure cinematics and gameplay are a seamless holistic experience
Use and design debug tools to solve animation issues
Be proactive, assisting with troubleshooting workflows, rigging and pipeline issues
Effectively connect with animators, engineers, and design, to give and accept feedback
Support animation tool and workflow development with documentation

Qualification

Unreal Engine BlueprintsMotion capture integrationTechnical knowledge of MayaScriptingC++3CsTechnical problem-solvingInterpersonal skillsTeam oriented

Required

Comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, Montages, Anim Graphs, and Event Graphs
Strong understanding of 3Cs to expertly craft systems that attain the design goals of the game
Experience working with motion capture data in the game industry with an emphasis on technical knowledge of integration practices
Technical working knowledge of Maya
A passion for making games and the enthusiasm to polish
Strong technical problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Flexibility in switching tasks to accommodate production priorities
Ability to appreciate other departments' perspectives
Maintains integrity and confidence while working in a fast-paced environment
Approachable and respected member of the team
Team oriented with a desire to assist other animators, engineers, and designers
Promotes inclusivity, diversity and fairness
Practices patience and is open to giving and receiving feedback
Leads by example, collaboration, and mentorship
Works at the highest level, technically and aesthetically

Preferred

Working knowledge of scripting or C++ a bonus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Flexible PTO
Supplemental life and disability
And more

Company

That's No Moon

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That's No Moon is a content creation company that provides products and services for the entertainment industry.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.thatsnomoon.com/

H1B Sponsorship

That's No Moon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$111.19M
Key Investors
SmileGate
2023-09-29Series Unknown· $9.69M
2021-07-28Corporate Round· $100M
2021-03-16Series Unknown· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Tina Kowalewski
Co-Founder
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Recent News

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Sarah White on LinkedIn: | That's No Moon
2024-04-06
SEC
Form D
2023-10-03
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