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GIANTS Software GmbH.

Technical Animator

GIANTS Software GmbH., IL, United States

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Blending administration and game development, our headquarters in Schlieren, Switzerland are home to our management & business developers, level designers, engine programmers and event organizers. Located in the North of Switzerland, well-connected to major cities in Central Europe, our headquarters are close to the German office in Erlangen.

Located in the metropolitan region of Nuremberg, our office in Erlangen is the core of publishing, marketing & PR activities - including community management, graphic design and video production with a state-of-the-art streaming studio. Also found here: software related divisions like gameplay programming, sound design, web development and quality assurance as well as HR.

Office in Brno

Located in the second-largest city in the Czech Republic after Prague, our office in Brno is primarily focused on 3D art. Our talented game artists are experts for vehicle and character creation, character animation, as well as map assets. They enrich the world of the game for an authentic farming experience and create authentic models based on real-life vehicles and tools.

Office in Chicago

To strengthen our link to the overseas community, our office in the United States is responsible for community management, customer support as well as event organization. As our global ambitions as a publisher grow, we established the office in one of the most populous cities in North America - paving the way to grow even further.

Working at GIANTS means working together - world-wide, and no matter the department or position. Instead of managing ourselves into dead ends, our passionate employees look for collaborative ways to grow themselves - individually, as a team, as a company. That’s why you find enthusiastic and open-minded people in every department and every single office, happy to work with you.

  • We promote fresh ideas - with enthusiasm!
  • We leave our doors open - so, let’s talk!
  • Our team? International, diverse & passionate.
  • The atmosphere? Always friendly, fun & professional!
  • We work together. We lunch together. We play together.
  • You have plenty of opportunities for self-realization.
  • You enjoy appreciation of your achievements.
  • You can expect a guaranteed work-life-balance.
  • You get paid vacation days and other benefits.

Interested In Working With Us?

If that doesn’t convince you to work with us - there’s more to tell. Let’s talk, we gladly answer any of your questions! Contact us directly or fill out an application form for the open positions listed below. You don’t find a position that’s suited for you, but you can still contribute with your talent? No problem - contact us , so we can get to know each other!

To strengthen our animation team in Brno, we are looking for a

Technical Animator

who will be an integral part of our growing company. As part of a distributed team, the candidate must be proactive and able to coordinate with other team members.

Job Responsibilities

  • Creating & maintaining facial, biped, and quadruped animation rigs
  • Taking over and developing the current rigging pipeline
  • Collaborating with character artists to troubleshoot models if necessary
  • Blending into our animation team for the delivery of integration assets

Expected Qualifications

  • At least two years of experience in the game industry
  • Solid understanding of anatomy and kinematics
  • Excellent character rigging skills in Maya
  • Perfect knowledge of Autodesk Maya
  • Experience with animation
  • Independency and ability to solve production issues
  • Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Self-reflection and ability to receive feedback

What would be a plus?

  • Art-oriented education (Design/3D Art/Animation)
  • Ability to develop animation tools to support rigs
  • Python and/or mel scripting knowledge
  • Knowledge of MotionBuilder
  • Experience from the Farming Simulator modding community

What do we offer?

  • Variety: Challenging, creative projects with ample room for innovation
  • Work-life Balance: Flexible hours to accommodate effective working styles
  • Inclusivity: open, collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies & open doors
  • Company Growth: we’re a young, diverse, successful, and growing company
  • Personal Development: individual opportunities for professional growth
  • Modern Workspace: up-to-date hardware & software solutions
  • Top location: central office with excellent public transport links
  • Stability & Perks: Permanent employment, attractive salary, bonuses
  • Extras: Complimentary drinks, snacks, and fruit

Would you like to apply?

If you think you would fit into our company, please send us a resume and a cover letter.

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