Technical Animator

Beyond Sports is an AI based visualisation company that offers a new way of experiencing sports.

Our unique visualisation platform enables next level real-time sports engagement solutions for leagues, broadcasters, brands and ultimately the consumers, allowing for never seen before sports content and new revenue streams.

Being a company that focuses on visualisation, the work of the 3D artist touches all aspects of our organisation. You should have a deep understanding of a mix of sketching, modeling, texturing, animation and rigging. You are open to constructive criticism and feedback to further increase your knowledge and skills. Knowledge and love for sports is a big plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of our team, you will work closely with our unity and marketing team to ensure smooth integrations in our client facing applications.

• Analyse and determine if current animation functionalities meet the project’s requirements

• Working closely with Artists and Unity programmers to implement gameplay interactions using animation technology, such as character locomotion

• Implement innovative solutions to feature requests, taking into account performance, maintainability and appropriate resource usage

• Participate in the definition of coding practices and ensure coding standards are followed with regular code reviews

• Demonstrate an understanding of load and feature testing, write test code, and develop test frameworks and processes

• Stay up-to-date with state-of-the-art technology and promote its use within the studio

• Integrate large-scale modules or components while minimizing the impact on the rest of the programming team

• Able to be flexible for when animation needs certain functionality such as custom notify’s and curves.

• Involved in the optimization of systems Skills and Knowledge

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with the Paragon locomotion system

• Experience with real-time networked multiplayer games

• Professional Unreal Engine 4 dev experience

• Passionate about MOBAs

YOUR BENEFITS

• 25 holidays per year – plenty of time to unwind, explore, and recharge. 

• Enjoy our lunch program, delicious meals prepared by our cook that keep you fueled throughout the day. 

• Secure your future with our pension program, where we cover 50% of your contributions. 

• Stay active with our company gym card for access to the fitness facilities from Basic Fit. 

• Refresh with fresh fruit and beverages, and wind down on Fridays with drinks. 

• Join bi-monthly team outings, from Office theme parties, and corn-hole tournaments to the annual winter sport trip

• Take a break with FIFA, table tennis, or basketball – because gaming and sports are in our DNA

• Keep on developing yourself with the courses that YOU like on Udemy