Technical Motion Capture Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Motion Capture Animator (Unreal Engine 5): Creating high-quality character and creature animations using performance capture data for a AAA project with an accent on mocap clean-up, retargeting, and engine integration. Focus on optimizing animation pipelines, troubleshooting mocap rigs, and maintaining high artistic standards across cinematic scenes.

Location: Onsite in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent games developer known for creating top published AAA titles.

What you will do

• Clean, process, and retarget captured mocap data to digital character rigs.
• Collaborate with directors, animators, and technical artists to refine performance quality.
• Integrate animations into Unreal Engine 5.
• Troubleshoot mocap rigs and markers to ensure technical stability.
• Maintain animation quality across all assets according to artistic and technical standards.
• Champion best technical practices in collaboration with art, design, and code teams.

Requirements

• Experience as a Technical/Mo Cap Animator on at least one published AAA console title.
• Extensive proficiency with MotionBuilder and Maya.
• Proven experience with mocap clean-up tools.
• Deep understanding of human anatomy, creature mechanics, and animation principles.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Edinburgh studio (UK).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive holiday package and private medical insurance (BUPA).
• Life, dental, and income protection insurance.
• Company pension scheme and Cycle To Work scheme.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Active studio culture with in-house clubs, social events, and project wrap parties.