Technical Animator (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Unreal Engine): Developing and implementing technical animation solutions, rigs, and pipelines for high-profile game projects with an accent on Unreal Engine animation systems and tool creation. Focus on building robust rigging workflows, optimizing in-engine performance, and bridging the gap between animation and technical implementation.

Location: UK Remote or West Midlands Based (Birmingham/Worcestershire Area)

Company

hirify.global is a talented and ambitious game studio focused on delivering high-quality gaming experiences through a supportive and passionate team environment.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust animation systems, rigs, and tools from prototype to final implementation.
• Ensure animation workflows align with the game's aesthetic, gameplay, and narrative requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot and refine systems for optimal in-engine performance.
• Participate in technical reviews to improve animation workflows and content quality.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of technical animation tasks in coordination with production teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience in game animation with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine animation tools including blueprints, state machines, blend trees, and montages.
• High proficiency in Maya or Blender for rig creation and skinning.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals such as weight, timing, and readability.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python scripting and tool creation.
• Knowledge of motion matching and retargeting pipelines.
• Experience with Advanced Skeleton and facial rigging.
• Expertise in motion capture data cleaning and editing processes.
• Previous shipped titles within a relevant game art production pipeline.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and nurturing work environment.
• Opportunity to work within an extremely talented and ambitious studio.
• Culture of passionate gamers who support one another in all aspects of development.
• Flexible work options, including the ability to work from home.