Senior Unreal Animator

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional animation experience in the gaming industry.
• Proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AA or AAA title.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine’s animation systems, including Animation Blueprints, Sequencer, and State Machines.
• Proficiency in Maya or similar 3D animation software.
• Strong understanding of motion capture workflows, including cleanup and retargeting.
• Exceptional keyframe animation skills, with a focus on character and creature movement.
• Deep understanding of anatomy, weight, timing, and visual storytelling principles.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage time efficiently in a remote work setting, with strong self-accountability and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement high-quality animations for characters, creatures, props, and environments in Unreal Engine.
• Utilize and refine motion capture data to achieve both realistic and stylized animation results as needed.
• Collaborate with designers and programmers to align animations with gameplay and technical requirements.
• Optimize animations to maintain performance standards without compromising visual quality.
• Develop and maintain Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and procedural animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Identify and address workflow improvements to enhance the animation pipeline.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior animators, upholding team quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation challenges in collaboration with the development team.