Technical Animation Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Animation Director (Unreal Engine): Designing and implementing scalable animation pipelines for an ambitious multiplayer experience with an accent on procedural animation, full-body IK, and performance optimization. Focus on building reliable tools, bridging the gap between creative goals and technical requirements, and guiding technical animation teams.

Location: Montreal (Hybrid/Office), Paris (Office), or Chengdu (Office)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming creating original and memorable experiences such as Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performing and scalable animation pipelines.
• Collaborate with tools teams to develop MotionBuilder scripts using Python.
• Implement procedural animation systems and full-body IK within the game engine.
• Develop systems that support complex character customization features.
• Balance artistic quality with technical performance and document all workflows.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to technical animators and creative disciplines.

Requirements

• Experience in technical animation, animation systems development, or programming within the game industry.
• Proven track record of guiding or mentoring teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working on live multiplayer games.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine and 3D software including MotionBuilder, 3ds Max, and Maya.
• Scripting expertise in Python, C#, JavaScript, and MaxScript.
• Deep understanding of motion capture, state machines, and animation workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on an ambitious unannounced multiplayer project.
• Environment that values diverse perspectives and innovation.
• Global team collaboration across multiple international studios.
• Focus on pushing the boundaries of entertainment and gaming technology.