Technical Animator (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Unreal Engine): Designing and maintaining animation systems and character rigs for game development with an accent on tool development and technical integration. Focus on building complex animation pipelines, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality character performance.

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Katowice, Poland (Hybrid or Onsite).

Salary: 6,250–20,900 PLN gross (depending on experience).

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio based in Poland specializing in Unreal Engine projects.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain animation systems for character and gameplay needs.
• Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring high standards of animation quality.
• Develop in-house animation tools and scripts to support the animation team.
• Collaborate with animation, modelling, and gameplay teams for seamless system integration.
• Take ownership of key animation processes and specific game features.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a technical animator in the video game industry.
• Expertise in animation tool development using blueprints, Python, C#, or C++.
• Strong background in character rigging, skinning, deformation, and facial rigging.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, specifically Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, and IK solutions.
• Advanced English (B2/C1) and Intermediate Polish (B1/B2) proficiency.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Katowice, Poland.

Nice to have

• Experience with Metahuman Animator and Motion Matching.
• Ability to read and modify C++ code.
• Familiarity with Gameplay Ability System.
• Experience with character dismemberment techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work hours (core hours 10:00–15:00).
• Private health care insurance and life insurance.
• Co-financing for Multisport cards and English lessons.
• Support with relocation.
• No crunch policy and no non-compete agreements.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Paid participation in industry conferences and workshops.