Senior Technical Designer (Animation)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Designer (Animation): Designing and creating gameplay animation systems that facilitate appealing, high-quality character motion with an accent on animation pipeline efficiency and technical problem-solving. Focus on designing and implementing animation state machines/behaviors and runtime solutions, and troubleshooting in-game animation issues.

Location: Onsite in Cary, United States

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game developer and engine technology creator with 46 studios globally, empowering others to make visually stunning games and 3D content.

What you will do

• Design and create gameplay animation systems for high-quality character motion.
• Design and implement animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Programming departments to ensure pipeline efficiency.
• Maintain the style and quality bar for animations in the game.
• Improve animation pipeline/workflow and provide solutions for technical animation problems.

Requirements

• Strong animation sense with understanding of realistic and stylized character motion.
• Expertise with animation pipelines, including Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine Control Rig.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts like blend trees and state machines.
• Experience with AAA game development using an established game engine.
• Must work onsite in Cary, United States.
• Fluent in English (B2 required).

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
• 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, and vision HRA for employees and dependents.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program (Modern Health) with free therapy and coaching.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Company-wide paid breaks and recognition for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.