Cinematic Technical Animator

Responsibilities

• Support cinematic content production by integrating animation data and cameras into the Decima engine
• Collaborate with cinematic animators, sequence designers, and narrative designers to ensure technical viability
• Manage and integrate vendor deliveries, ensuring technical compliance and data integrity
• Maintain and evolve the cinematics pipeline, supporting sequence reviews and in-engine playback fidelity
• Provide technical support for tools, data flow, and production tracking via JIRA and Shotgrid
• Drive tools development and Python scripting to automate workflows within Maya and internal toolsets
• Liaise with Technical Animation, Rigging, and Engine teams to ensure performance and scalability

Requirements

• Background in animation, cinematics, or technical art within game development or animation production
• Proficiency in Maya, including experience with animation, cameras, and assets for real-time cinematics
• Ability to write and maintain Python scripts for pipeline tools and automation
• Experience with node-based, sequence-driven engines (e.g., Unreal Engine Sequencer/Blueprints)
• Familiarity with JIRA and Shotgrid (Flow) production tracking systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills regarding animation data, file structures, and asset dependencies
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to document tools and processes clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a vendor-facing or outsourcing integration role
• Familiarity with MotionBuilder or other motion capture tools
• Experience supporting cinematic pipelines in film, TV, or real-time game development
• Understanding of cinematic composition, pacing, and storytelling

Benefits

• Relocation and immigration support is available for this position

About the Company

Guerrilla is a world-class game development studio dedicated to creating emotionally resonant and technically impressive cinematic experiences. As part of the PlayStation Studios family, we push the boundaries of real-time storytelling using our proprietary Decima engine.