Lead Technical Animator

We are working alongside a leading game development studio dedicated to creating immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences. With a focus on innovation and creativity, we strive to push the boundaries of game development and deliver top-quality entertainment to players worldwide.

Role Overview: As a Lead Technical Animator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the animation quality and visual fidelity of our games. Leading and mentoring a team of technical animators, you will collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to develop animation pipelines and workflows that optimize efficiency and maintain consistency. Utilising your expertise in Unreal Engine, you will create and implement complex character rigs and animation systems to bring our characters to life.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of technical animators to ensure the highest quality of animation in our games.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to develop animation pipelines and workflows that optimise efficiency and maintain consistency.
• Create and implement complex character rigs and animation systems within Unreal Engine.
• Utilise Animation Blueprints to implement and fine-tune character animations, blending, and state machines.
• Solve technical challenges related to character animation, rigging, and skinning.
• Work closely with the art and design teams to define animation requirements and ensure they align with gameplay and visual goals.
• Conduct research and development to stay updated on the latest animation techniques and technologies.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in game development with a focus on character animation.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine with a strong understanding of its animation systems and tools, including Animation Blueprints.
• Expertise in character rigging, skinning, and animation techniques.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, motion, and physics as they apply to character animation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Experience with motion capture data processing and implementation is a plus.
• A passion for gaming and a desire to create unforgettable player experiences.
• Experience in at least one game project developed and published using Unreal Engine.

If you're a talented and passionate technical animator looking to make a significant impact in game development, we'd love to hear from you! This opportunity is full remote.

Join us in creating groundbreaking games that captivate players worldwide.