Lead Unreal Technical Animator (Game Development)

LEAD UNREAL TECHNICAL ANIMATOR (CI GAMES SE)

🕹 Action RPG / Soulslike
🧠 Lead
💰 Negotiable
⏰ Full-time
🌎 Remote (Europe)

🦄 Description
Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As the studio executes an ambitious roadmap for 2025–2028, we are looking for a talented Lead Unreal Technical Animator to help deliver groundbreaking player experiences. You will work on high-end animation systems, collaborate with top industry specialists, and contribute to some of the most ambitious projects in modern entertainment.

🚀 Responsibilities
• Act as a key expert on Unreal animation technology, shaping the technical vision for pipelines, tools, and runtime systems
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems in Unreal Engine, including Animation Blueprints and Control Rig
• Research, prototype, and drive adoption of new techniques to improve quality and workflow efficiency
• Develop and support core animation tools using Python, Unreal Blueprints, and C++
• Oversee and contribute to rigs for characters, weapons, and vehicles
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex animation challenges and ensure system stability
• Lead and mentor the technical animation team, providing guidance and feedback
• Work closely with the Technical Animation Director
• Bridge communication between animation, character art, and engineering teams
• Establish and document best practices for animation pipelines

📚 Required Skills
• 5+ years of experience in technical animation with proven Senior/Lead experience
• Shipped multiple AA+ titles in a technical animation role
• Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine (Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig)
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Blueprints and their integration with animation systems
• Solid understanding of Physics and Cloth Assets
• Extensive experience building and maintaining animation pipelines and tools
• Excellent character rigging and skinning skills
• Proven ability to mentor and lead technical animators
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

👍 Nice to Have
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Experience with procedural animation techniques
• Passion and deep understanding of Action RPG or Soulslike genres

🍪 What we offer
• Attractive remuneration and annual discretionary bonus
• Generous wellbeing benefits
• Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
• Fully remote work with flexible hours (10am–4pm CET core time)
• Work with cutting-edge technologies
• Inclusive workplace that welcomes all backgrounds
• Company events, wrap-up parties, merchandise, and access to all CI Games titles
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects

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