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Respawn offers not only competitive salaries, benefits and a great work environment, but an opportunity to work on an exciting new IP with talented developers who have worked on some of the biggest video game titles in history.

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  • Character TD

    Respawn Entertainment is looking for enthusiastic, senior-level Character TDs to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the ground level of a new IP and work with some of the most talented developers in the industry. The Senior Character TD will be responsible for helping to maintain an efficient pipeline, building tools, and working closely with the animation and 3D art teams.

    Responsibilities:

    • Create and update character rigs (both facial and body), including key rigs that can be applied to similar characters
    • Develop and maintain pipelines, tools, and processes.
    • Research and development, troubleshooting technical issues, and keeping detailed records/documentation of tool creation
    • Skinning characters and props. Ensuring that skin deforms properly.
    • Scripting in Maya, including MEL/Python/GUI design
    • Provide leadership, inspiration, and mentorship for technical artists and animators
    • Seek to constantly raise the quality bar, develop solutions, and work with 3D and animation teams to streamline processes.
    Requirements:

    • 3+ years experience working on the technical side of animation and 3D art (in film or games)
    • Experience in Maya scripting MEL/Python/GUI design.
    • Experience building and implementing new pipelines, tools, and processes from the ground up.
    • Extensive character rigging experience using Maya.
    • Keen eye for proper skin deformation, how shoulders and complex joints move, etc.
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude
    • Experience working with both key frame animation and motion capture data
    • Experience leading a team preferred
    • Shipped games a plus

    Email jobs@respawn.com

  • Software Engineer

    Respawn is looking for sharp Software Engineers at all experience levels with strong coding skills.

    Skills:

    • Fluent in C/C++.
    • Proven ability to independently design, schedule, and implement game/engine features that meet the requirements of art, design, and animation teams.
    • Proven ability to add features to large complicated systems without unnecessary rework and without introducing bugs or performance issues.
    • Experience with code/data optimization to improve both memory consumption and execution speed.
    • Experience with multi-threaded programming.
    • Excellent 3D Math skills.
    Other qualities we look for:

    • Ability and drive to contribute towards and advance all aspects of a game.
    • PS3 development experience a plus.
    • Computer science, mathematics, physics or related degree.
    • Strong game design sensibilities.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with all disciplines and departments.
    • Self-motivated team player with excellent problem solving skills.
    • Passion for games.

    Email jobs@respawn.com