Responsibilities

📍Create and implement high-quality animations for characters, creatures, props, and environments in Unreal Engine. 📍Utilize and refine motion capture data to achieve both realistic and stylized animation results as needed. 📍Collaborate with designers and programmers to align animations with gameplay and technical requirements. 📍Optimize animations to maintain performance standards without compromising visual quality. 📍Develop and maintain Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and procedural animation systems in Unreal Engine. 📍Identify and address workflow improvements to enhance the animation pipeline. 📍Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior animators, upholding team quality standards. 📍Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation challenges in collaboration with the development team.

Requirements

📍5+ years of professional animation experience in the gaming industry. 📍Proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AA or AAA title. 📍Expertise in Unreal Engine’s animation systems, including Animation Blueprints, Sequencer, and State Machines. 📍Proficiency in Maya or similar 3D animation software. 📍Strong understanding of motion capture workflows, including cleanup and retargeting. 📍Exceptional keyframe animation skills, with a focus on character and creature movement. 📍Deep understanding of anatomy, weight, timing, and visual storytelling principles. 📍Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. 📍Ability to manage time efficiently in a remote work setting, with strong self-accountability and collaboration skills.