Staff Technical Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Technical Animator (Gamedev): Bridging animation artistry and real-time technical implementation to shape character motion in a new original game universe with an accent on blending, layering, and state machine systems. Focus on building scalable animation pipelines, optimizing performance in Unreal Engine, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure responsive player experiences.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Company

hirify.global is a platform facilitating AI-powered matching between candidates and hiring companies in the game development and technology sectors.

What you will do

• Implement high-quality production animation directly into real-time game engines.
• Develop and maintain complex animation systems including blending, layering, and state machines.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate character motion seamlessly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation issues throughout the production cycle.
• Improve animation workflows, pipelines, and overall production efficiency.
• Ensure animations meet strict performance and memory constraints.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Extensive experience with animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of game animation fundamentals such as blending and state machines.
• Solid knowledge of Maya animation pipelines in production environments.
• Strong foundation in animation principles and character motion quality.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Nice to have

• Python scripting for Maya.
• Experience in stylized animation.
• Background in fighting games or live service game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan with employer matching (401k).
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Flexible remote work options.