by Ronald Barron | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Senior / Lead Animation Programmer
Code CI Games Group Fully Remote
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior / Lead Animation Programmer to join our busy studios and support driving our games forward as we experience exponential growth.
We usually respond within a week
CI Games is looking for an experienced and creative individual to join our team as a Senior / Lead Animation Programmer. You’ll be joining the team on an ambitious and original open world survival game with a horror thematic. We’re putting a unique twist on the formula, both in mechanics and the environmental challenges we set for the player. Visual quality is paramount, so we’re building in Unreal Engine 5.
A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop large scale animation systems that are usable and extendable by other disciplines or sub-team members.
- Work with the Gameplay and Animation teams to ensure cohesion between the groups and optimise the pipeline for animation content to get into game/engine in a timely manner.
- Maintenance and optimization of systems to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose through introduction of new technologies and gaming hardware during development.
- General Animation System strategies and patterns that can be adopted by the Engineering team as a whole.
- R&D into new developments and technologies in areas such as Motion Matching, Control Rig, Optimizers and middleware (e.g. Maya/Motion-Builder/Unreal plugins, etc.), providing value propositions for their inclusion in our workflows.
- Interface with other discipline members to understand their usage patterns and requirements for Animations within gameplay (requirements capture), and help provide clear roadmaps for the delivery of support systems across the projects you are involved in.
- Guide and mentor other team members and help them to improve (e.g. code patterns, communication and methodology).
- Task scheduling. helping to ensure that work is done in an order that does not create too much re-work & churn and in line with any downstream dependencies (consumers) of that work.
- Systems reviews, providing input into architectures proposed for various systems that have an element of R&D and/or risk to performance (specifically for animation dependencies).
- Performance assessment, evaluating the relative skills and weaknesses of more junior team members.
Key Requirements:
Must have
- 5+ years experience in AA/AAA Games Studios
- 2+ shipped titles as Animation Programmer
- C++
- Unreal 4/5 Experience
- Character Animation Systems involving player mechanics such as Climb/Vault/Slide/Melee/Ranged combat, etc.
- Animation blueprint and animation graph programming experience with modern techniques such as function binding, property accesses etc.
- Knowledge on common warping techniques such as motion warping, distance matching, stride warping etc.
- Knowledge on IK systems
- Knowledge on optimization techniques for skeletal meshes and animation systems on Unreal Engine
Good to have
- Motion Matching (or similar DB tech)
- Motion Warping (or similar tech)
- Hands-on experience with modular animation systems based on Control Rig
- Experience with first person locomotion/camera systems
- Knowledge on profiling animation thread and finding bottlenecks with Unreal Insights
- Hands-on experience with Gameplay Ability System to create replicated animation systems
- Basic knowledge on animation content pipelines
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Senior Acquisition Program Manager – Remote
locations
US – OH, Beavercreek
US – Remote (Any location)
time type
Full time
job requisition id
14483
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Active Secret
What You Will Do:
Join a high-performing project management team supporting important U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Program Manager Senior Consultant for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in acquisition policies and procedures to procure and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles. Program Management responsibilities include the following:
- Lead development of acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon system ACAT II/III Programs
- Conduct planning and analysis for all acquisition phases, with an initial focus on pre- Milestone B activities
- Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to plan and execute modification programs/efforts associated with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Obsolescence issues to include strategies, plans, agreements, and schedules.
- Analyze or develop Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, and/or performance estimates.
- Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to identify risks to program/project processes and activities and develop and execute associated mitigation strategies
- Analyze and define impacts of changes to program baselines (cost, schedule, and/or performance) resulting from new requirements and develop draft informational, status, and decision briefings and documents
- Participate in various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and program management reviews as required.
- Collect and analyze stakeholder requirements, program objectives, and develop assessment criteria.
- Coordinate related program/technical documentation between functional resources, stakeholders, and approving authorities to gain approval for program office use.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- EIGHT (8) or more years work experience in one or a combination of the following fields:
– management consulting
– risk consulting
– technology consulting
– logistics consulting
– risk consulting
– program/project management
– production management
– operations management
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above certification
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface and brief officials at all levels within an organization
- Ability to lead planning efforts across multiple organizations/stakeholders with minimal guidance/supervision
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong attention to detail
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Learning & Development Manager
Remote
About Pivot Bio:
At Pivot Bio, we are working together to transform agriculture, finding smarter, more sustainable and, ultimately, more profitable ways for farmers to grow. Working with and for farmers, we’re using cutting-edge science to create a microbial nitrogen for the world’s most vital crops. We are replacing synthetic fertilizers with a more sustainable, nature-driven plant nutrition that benefits farmers, consumers and the planet.
Pivot Bio is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Learning & Development Manager for our mission-driven culture. Pivot Bio has committed to our employees that this should be the best possible place for them to learn, and grow their careers, so this position plays a crucial role in helping us to deliver on that promise. The L&D manager should ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to drive innovation and excellence in their roles as they deliver for our customers and the planet. We are seeking a pro-active and energetic professional with a deep passion for our mission and for employee development, a strong understanding of adult learning theory, and the ability to design and execute highly effective learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learning Program Development: Collaborate with the People Leadership Team to develop a learning and development strategy to enable employees to achieve our mission.
- Consultative approach: Excellent communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all management levels.
- Program Design and Implementation: Design, develop, and implement a variety of learning programs for all levels of employees, both virtual and in-person, to include but not limited to onboarding, culture and values, manager development, and industry-specific knowledge.
- Training Session Delivery: Both in-person and online, for employees at all levels of the organization, leveraging various learning methods and modalities.
- Internal Communication: Develop and maintain, in partnership with internal comms, organizational communications such as intranet articles and company emails to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
- Learning Management System: Maintain and manage our LMS and content library to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of training programs.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Ability to apply adult learning principles and tactics, to creatively engage and develop learners, and to stay updated on industry trends and innovations.
- Metrics and Evaluation: Work with the People Leadership Team to set and measure success metrics related to training programs, and use ongoing data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to drive continuous improvement.
- Responsive to Business Needs: Work closely with business leaders and People Partners to conduct learning needs assessments in order to understand business priorities and ensure learning programs are aligned with and are practically helping to solve organizational needs
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent. Masters degree preferred.
- 8+ years of direct experience in learning and development program management, with a proven track record of designing, implementing and delivering successful learning programs in professional settings
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them to diverse employee populations
- Previous instructional design experience
- Familiarity with L&D technology (LMS, content library, etc.) and analytics; experience with Docebo preferred
- Knowledge and experience in the Agronomy, Climate Tech and/or Bio Tech industries is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage ambiguity across multiple priorities and to know when to escalate issues for final resolution
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into actionable plans
- Strong individual contributor leadership skills and project management skills with the ability to drive and support multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote-first business environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Project Coordinator
United States – Remote OK
Full-Time
Job Title:Project Coordinator
Location: Fully Remote
Salary:DOE + full benefits
Clearance:None required
Company Overview
TechSurSolutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers improving quality and efficiency.Based in the DC metropolitan area,TechSurspecializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both ITstructuresand applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics.Since we were formed inAugust of2016,we have supported multiple impactful and excitinggovernment programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
- Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings.
- Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
- Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings.
- Ensuring project deadlines are met.
- Determining project changes.
- Providing administrative support as needed.
- Undertaking project tasks as required.
- Developing project strategies.
- Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
- Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
Requirement Skills/Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study.
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Email and Web Specialist
US Remote
At Truckstop, we have transformed the entire freight-moving lifecycle with our SaaS solutions. From freight matching to payments and everything in between, we are the trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers alike. We lead this industry forward with our One Team mindset committing to principles such as assume positive intent, have each other’s back, and be your authentic self. Our drive for greatness produces high expectations, yet our regard for humans is even higher. Join a team of brilliant minds and generous hearts who care deeply about other’s success.
Position Summary:
The Email and Web Specialist plays a key role in the marketing automation team. Reflecting the Truckstop brand and strategic marketing objectives, this position will produce engaging and compelling marketing emails, as well as build and revise marketing website and landing pages. The Email Specialist will be a proven email and web marketer who wants to be part of a high-performance culture and is passionate about leveraging communication strategies to build customer relationships.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design and implement campaigns using Marketing Cloud
- Build, code, debug responsive HTML emails and web pages
- Proof emails and web pages for clarity, grammar and spelling
- Be knowledgeable on email best practices, technologies, and trends
- Maintain email automation database integrity
- Help build landing pages and forms
- Light graphic design
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 2-4 years using Marketing Cloud or a similar Email Automation tool, Marketing Cloud preferred
- Proficient with HTML and CSS, especially in email development
- Experience with Salesforce, preferred
- Experience with WordPress, preferred
- Experience measuring and reporting on email analytics, preferred
- Experience with Figma preferred
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