We are looking for a Senior Technical Animation Designer with a passion for creating and maintaining the animation systems, workflow and integration solutions for a AAA title. The Technical Animation Designer will be a member of the Animation Engineering Team and collaborate with other departments such as Animation, Design, Motion Edit, and Tech Art. This role will support gameplay systems, mechanics and contribute to the unified goal of crafting animations that are functional, responsive, fluid and will tie into cinematics and story.  

Responsibilities:

  Support the creation and integration of AAA quality gameplay animations that reflect the game design goals and mechanics using Unreal Engine 5 

Create and maintain Unreal Engine Blueprints for animation systems and state machines 

Work closely with animators, engineering and design teams to support innovative animation systems such as motion matching 

Collaborate with the animation team to ensure cinematics and gameplay are a seamless holistic experience 

Use and design debug tools to solve animation issues  

Be proactive, assisting with troubleshooting workflows, rigging and pipeline issues 

Effectively connect with animators, engineers, and design, to give and accept feedback 

Support animation tool and workflow development with documentation 

Requirements & Skills:

  Comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, Montages, Anim Graphs, and Event Graphs 

Strong understanding of 3Cs to expertly craft systems that attain the design goals of the game 

Experience working with motion capture data in the game industry with an emphasis on technical knowledge of integration practices 

Working knowledge of scripting or C++ a bonus 

Technical working knowledge of Maya 

A passion for making games and the enthusiasm to polish 

Strong technical problem-solving and interpersonal skills 

Qualities:

  Flexibility in switching tasks to accommodate production priorities  

Ability to appreciate other departments’ perspectives  

Maintains integrity and confidence while working in a fast-paced environment 

Approachable and respected member of the team  Role

Team oriented with a desire to assist other animators, engineers, and designers  

Promotes inclusivity, diversity and fairness  

Practices patience and is open to giving and receiving feedback  

Leads by example, collaboration, and mentorship 

Works at the highest level, technically and aesthetically 

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