AI Technical Animator

PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos , we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuos i is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication. At Virtuos , we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. ABOUT THE POSITION About Us: Black Shamrock is a leading game development studio that thrives on creating captivating worlds and immersive gameplay. We are pioneering the future of game development with a AAA project that integrates cutting-edge AI systems and realism into gameplay. As part of our talented team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape an animation pipeline at the bleeding edge of to shape an animation pipeline at the bleeding edge of real-time performance, procedural behavior, and AI-generated motion working on an ambitious project that pushes boundaries in both creativity and technology. About the Position: We’re seeking a Senior or Lead Technical Animator to bridge the gap between traditional animation and advanced AI-driven systems. This role is pivotal in architecting runtime animation behaviors, collaborating with AI teams, and leading the animation integration process across gameplay and systems. A deep understanding of rigging is essential, not only to collaborate with dedicated riggers, but also to contribute to the design and review of control systems, deformation setups, and the overall character pipeline. While not solely a rigging role, you’ll be actively involved in ensuring rigs support systemic and intelligent behaviors and may contribute directly where needed. Originally posted on Himalayas