Technical Animator

About This Role

This hands-on role is for a Technical Animator who will build the rigs, tools, and pipelines that enable the animation team to bring characters to life in Unreal Engine 5. You will ensure that animations created in Maya translate seamlessly into the game, working closely with animators, character artists, designers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production-ready character and creature rigs in Maya, including body, facial, and prop rigs
• Skin and weight characters for clean deformation across a wide range of motion
• Own the Maya-to-Unreal animation export and import pipeline, keeping it reliable and fast
• Set up and maintain Animation Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, montages, and retargeting in UE5
• Implement and tune runtime systems like IK, Control Rig, physics/cloth, and procedural animation
• Write Python and MEL tools that speed up animators and eliminate repetitive work
• Profile and optimize animation performance: bone counts, LODs, compression, and memory budgets
• Troubleshoot animation bugs in-engine and partner with engineering on fixes
• Document rigs, tools, and pipeline standards so the whole team can move faster

Requirements

• 3–5 years as a Technical Animator or Rigger, with at least one shipped game
• Strong rigging and skinning skills in Maya, with a portfolio that shows clean deformation
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine's animation systems: Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, retargeting, and Sequencer
• Solid Python scripting in Maya; MEL is a plus
• A good eye for motion, and you understand what animators need from a rig
• Comfort working remotely and asynchronously, with clear written communication
• A demo reel or portfolio with a breakdown of your rigging and tools work

Benefits

• Opportunities for promotion

About the Company

This company creates games with iconic characters.