The role involves developing animation systems and tools, with a focus on gameplay animation. You’ll enable our animators, artists and game coders to deliver the exceptionally high-quality content and game experience that Rocksteady is known for.Covid-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home model, and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position, and once it’s safe to return to the office can either be completed from our London HQ, fully remotely or some combination of the two.Responsibilities:Driving and implementing new animation pipelines and features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation, and polishActing as a first line of support for our gameplay teams, evaluating new feature requests for their pipelines and tools, and implementing time-saving and quality-improving changes to help our team create best-in-industry gameplay animationWorking closely with other team members from all disciplines, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a way that facilitates smooth workflowOffering advice and suggestions for improving the development processBeing proactive and help with problem solvingRequirements:Advanced understanding of C++Solid understanding of modern animation pipelines and tools such as 3ds Max, Maya or MotionBuilderExperience supporting and collaborating with animators and artists to produce high quality content and efficient processesGood knowledge of game technology principles, the main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software on themBonus Points:Experience with Unreal Engine 4Experience working on and shipping AAA video gamesExperience developing plugins for DCC toolsIf you do not meet all the requirements, but after reading through the description you feel excited about the position, and believe you’d still be a great fit for the role we’d still love to hear from you.The PerksExclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screeningsPaid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employeesAccess to well-being tools, resources, and freebiesAccess to in-house learning and development resourcesPart of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands