Senior Technical Animator (R&D Team)

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Animator to embed with our Research and Development team. This unique role bridges the gap between animation production and technology, with a strong focus on data preparation and integrating advanced animation systems into our game engine.

Daily responsibilities

• Collect and prepare high-quality animation datasets for use in prototyping and feature development
• Develop tools and pipelines to automate the data preparation process for animation data.
• Support the Research and Development team with integrating animation models into the game environment.
• Provide technical and animation-related feedback to help achieve AAA animation fidelity.
• Assist with internal animation tool production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of animation experience with a technical focus.
• Proficient knowledge of Maya, Motion Builder or equivalent 3D animation software.
• Strong understanding of fundamental animation principles with an emphasis on weight and timing.
• Experience in motion capture data processing and cleaning.
• Experience with rigging and character setup.
• Familiarity with game engine integration (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for pipeline development and data manipulation.
• Strong collaboration and problem solving skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and utilize new technology.
• Ability to self-manage when necessary and set sensible priorities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and data handling.
• At least one AAA title shipped.

Please include a link to your online portfolio or demo reel with your application.

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 07/23/2026.

This job can be hybrid or fully in-office from Vancouver office.

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $127 200 - $190 800 CAD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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