Senior R&D Animation Tools Engineer - Games

Job Title Senior R&D Animation Tools Engineer - Games
Job Category Programming
Skills Required Tools, Animation Programmer
Location Germany
Job Description Location: Germany
Job Title: Senior R&D Animation Tools Programmer
Job Type: Permanent

Major European studio sdeeks a Senior R&D Animation Tools Engineer to join their Award winning, highly experienced and forward thinking team!

Requirements:
Extensive professional game or similar programming experience.
Strong math background.
Fluent in C++, strong software engineering and debugging skills.
Experience with STL.
GUI programming knowledge (preferred MFC or Win32 API).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar degree or comparable experience.
Experience using and writing plug-ins for DCC applications (3ds, Maya, XSI, Photoshop, etc?).
Strong understanding of animation pipelines and workflow optimizations.
Seek and develop solutions for the current production or usability bottlenecks.
Good communication skills, willing to take directions and ability to work in a team.

Pluses:
Master's degree or higher.
Experience with motion capture systems.
Experience with multi-threading.
Experience with FK/IK systems and facial animation.

Responsibilities:
Develop relevant tools as necessary for the use by studio and licensee projects' programmers and artists.
Work to meet the project's schedule while breaking the process into manageable tasks.
Document source code.
Write technical and software design documents.
Continue to enhance programming, technological and communication skills.
Willing to accept and provide guidance and assistance when required, work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
Take initiative and contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of engine and game production and development.
Demonstrate ownership and responsibility.
Complete tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard.
Safeguard the company's assets and IPs including source code, art work, tools and technical know-how.
Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally.
Willing to relocate to Frankfurt am Main in Germany.
Communicate in English, work well in a team oriented environment.
Report to: Lead R&D Animation Engineer.

To find out more and/or to apply, email your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com

Daniel Fox | Senior Programming Consultant
OPM Response Ltd
Direct Line: + 44 (0) 1206 214418 |
Email: Daniel@opmjobs.com |
Skype: daniel.fox.opm
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/danielfoxopm
Twitter: OPMProgramming

The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
Salary Negotiable
Date posted 10/04/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 16122.
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