Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key contributor to Unreal animation technology, helping to implement and
• maintain the technical vision for character pipelines and runtime systems.
• Design and maintain complex animation systems within Unreal Engine, with a heavy
• focus on Animation Blueprints and Control Rig.
• Contribute to the integration of new characters by implementing their Physics and
• Cloth assets, and fine-tuning their LODs.
• Research and prototype new techniques to enhance animation quality and workflow
• efficiency for the wider team.

• Participate in the creation of high-quality character and weapon rigs that meet the demands of our artistic and gameplay vision, using our internal Maya rigging tools.
  • Skinning high density characters with optimal deformation
  • Modifying and adapting Python-based rig definitions so as to address unique character requirements, all the while keeping the codebase consistent
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex technical challenges and ensure the performance and stability of all animation systems.

• Provide technical guidance and feedback to junior and mid-level technical
• animators, fostering their skills and growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Animation Lead and Director to translate
• artistic needs into robust technical solutions.
• Document best practices for the technical animation pipeline to ensure consistency
• and quality across all projects.
• Track your progress on a daily basis and help evaluating and scheduling upcoming
• tasks

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technical animation, with a proven track record in a senior capacity.
• Shipped at least one AA+ title in a technical animation capacity.
• Expert-level expertise with Unreal Engine, specifically with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Control Rigs.
• Solid knowledge of dynamic asset types, in particular Physics and Cloth Assets.
• Proven skills in Maya character rigging and skinning for realistic characters.
• Strong proficiency with python tools programming.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists and engineers.

• Proficiency in C++
• Experience with procedural animation techniques
• A deep passion for and expertise in the Action-RPG or Soulslike genre

What we offer:

• 5 months freelance contract with immediate start
• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.