Technical Animator (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Unreal Engine 5): Developing and maintaining Maya and Unreal-based pipelines for character and mechanical animations with an accent on rigging, skinning, and content export workflows. Focus on producing high-quality gameplay animation for humanoid and sci-fi machinery assets within UE5.

Location: Remote or Hybrid across Canada (Vancouver, BC)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio currently working on a large, exciting new IP.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines for animation, rigging, and content export.
• Produce high-quality gameplay animations for both humanoid and mechanical assets.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to maintain a coherent project aesthetic.
• Partner with technical and 3D artists to fill pipeline gaps and ensure smooth asset handoffs.
• Coordinate with production to provide estimates and timelines for asset delivery.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in technical and gameplay animation specifically for games.
• Strong proficiency in Maya and Unreal Engine 5.
• Deep knowledge of rigging workflows, skinning, and game-ready skeleton design.
• Experience working with Perforce-integrated pipelines and scene referencing.
• Must be based in Canada.

Nice to have

• Passion for games, film, and cinematography.
• Experience manipulating Unreal camera rigs and setups.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and forward-thinking work environment.
• Support for both remote and hybrid working arrangements.
• Culture where creative voices are valued and nurtured.