Gym Class - by IRL Studios
Lead - Animation Engineer
Gym Class - by IRL Studios, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Role Summary
Gym Class VR is the #1 most played sports game in virtual reality, and #1 best rated game on the Meta Quest platform. Millions of players download GC to play basketball with friends around the world, break a sweat, and compete to become a star.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.As a Unity Animator and Programmer for Gym Class you will play a crucial role in bringing our virtual worlds to life by crafting captivating character animations and programming intricate state machines and blend trees within the realm of Virtual Reality. Your collaborative efforts with our co-founders, artists, content creators, backend and Unity engineers, will ensure seamless integration of animations into Gym Class, creating an immersive and unparalleled player experience.The company is backed by top technology and sports investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Y Combinator, National Basketball Association (NBA), the Golden State Warriors, and top player-investors like Kevin Durant, Danny Green, Zaza Pachulia, Andre Iguodala, and Lonzo Ball.Join Gym Class if you’d like to work at the frontier of social gaming and virtual reality, love to ship company-critical work, get energized from the feedback of a hungry community, and want to grow your career alongside a world-class team.Responsibilities
Develop high-quality character animations optimized for Virtual Reality experiences, focusing on realistic movement, gestures, expressions, and actions in UnityCollaborate closely with character artists to ensure animations align seamlessly with character models and visual aesthetics in a VR contextUtilize your programming skills to design and implement state-of-the-art VR-friendly animation controllers, state machines, and blend trees for character behaviors and interactionsTroubleshoot and resolve Unity animation problemsContribute creative solutions for character animation and VR programming challenges during brainstorming sessionsAssist in refining animation pipelines, tools, and processes tailored for VR, ensuring optimal animation production workflowsCollaborate with programmers to seamlessly integrate animations into the VR game engine, focusing on performance, interactivity, and player comfort.Iterate on animations and VR interactions based on feedback from team members and user testing, implementing necessary adjustments and enhancements.Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in VR animation techniques and programming practices, applying them to elevate character animations and interactivity in the VR space.Qualifications
6+ years experience creating animations and state machines for game characters in UnityStrong knowledge of Maya and UnityExperience with character rigging and IK and FK systemsExperience with BlendShape animationsProven experience as a Unity Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing character animations tailored for Virtual Reality gamesProficiency in using Unity's animation tools, Mecanim, animation curves, and programming state machines for VRSolid understanding of character anatomy, movement, and acting principles in a VR contextExperience programming state machines, blend trees, and animation controllers in Unity using C#, with a focus on VR performanceStrong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, dedicated to delivering top-tier VR animations and interactivity.Strong knowledge of performance trade-offs and optimization for mobile VR (GPU and CPU impacts)Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating seamlessly with artists, designers, and programmersPassion for VR gaming and a keen interest in pushing the boundaries of character animation and programming within the VR spaceStrong understanding of mocap processes and capturing real life data for animation clipsExperience or interest in ML/AI based animation systems a big plusPAY AND BENEFITSSalary ranges may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Additional benefits for this role include: equity; and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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Gym Class VR is the #1 most played sports game in virtual reality, and #1 best rated game on the Meta Quest platform. Millions of players download GC to play basketball with friends around the world, break a sweat, and compete to become a star.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.As a Unity Animator and Programmer for Gym Class you will play a crucial role in bringing our virtual worlds to life by crafting captivating character animations and programming intricate state machines and blend trees within the realm of Virtual Reality. Your collaborative efforts with our co-founders, artists, content creators, backend and Unity engineers, will ensure seamless integration of animations into Gym Class, creating an immersive and unparalleled player experience.The company is backed by top technology and sports investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Y Combinator, National Basketball Association (NBA), the Golden State Warriors, and top player-investors like Kevin Durant, Danny Green, Zaza Pachulia, Andre Iguodala, and Lonzo Ball.Join Gym Class if you’d like to work at the frontier of social gaming and virtual reality, love to ship company-critical work, get energized from the feedback of a hungry community, and want to grow your career alongside a world-class team.Responsibilities
Develop high-quality character animations optimized for Virtual Reality experiences, focusing on realistic movement, gestures, expressions, and actions in UnityCollaborate closely with character artists to ensure animations align seamlessly with character models and visual aesthetics in a VR contextUtilize your programming skills to design and implement state-of-the-art VR-friendly animation controllers, state machines, and blend trees for character behaviors and interactionsTroubleshoot and resolve Unity animation problemsContribute creative solutions for character animation and VR programming challenges during brainstorming sessionsAssist in refining animation pipelines, tools, and processes tailored for VR, ensuring optimal animation production workflowsCollaborate with programmers to seamlessly integrate animations into the VR game engine, focusing on performance, interactivity, and player comfort.Iterate on animations and VR interactions based on feedback from team members and user testing, implementing necessary adjustments and enhancements.Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in VR animation techniques and programming practices, applying them to elevate character animations and interactivity in the VR space.Qualifications
6+ years experience creating animations and state machines for game characters in UnityStrong knowledge of Maya and UnityExperience with character rigging and IK and FK systemsExperience with BlendShape animationsProven experience as a Unity Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing character animations tailored for Virtual Reality gamesProficiency in using Unity's animation tools, Mecanim, animation curves, and programming state machines for VRSolid understanding of character anatomy, movement, and acting principles in a VR contextExperience programming state machines, blend trees, and animation controllers in Unity using C#, with a focus on VR performanceStrong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, dedicated to delivering top-tier VR animations and interactivity.Strong knowledge of performance trade-offs and optimization for mobile VR (GPU and CPU impacts)Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating seamlessly with artists, designers, and programmersPassion for VR gaming and a keen interest in pushing the boundaries of character animation and programming within the VR spaceStrong understanding of mocap processes and capturing real life data for animation clipsExperience or interest in ML/AI based animation systems a big plusPAY AND BENEFITSSalary ranges may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Additional benefits for this role include: equity; and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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