AAA Animation Engineer (Unreal)

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

A AAA gaming studio developing a military FPS game in Unreal Engine seeks a remote Animation Engineer. Responsibilities include collaborating with the animation team to design, develop, and implement robust animation systems, encompassing character, vehicle, and procedural animation. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth, responsive animations while optimizing for performance across various platforms. This includes proficiency in Unreal Engine, C++, animation principles, state machines, graphs, physics-based animation, and optimization techniques. Experience with Unreal animation and Gameplay Ability Systems is a plus.
Must have:
  • 5+ years AAA game experience
  • Unreal Engine proficiency
  • C++ programming skills
  • Animation principles expertise
  • State machines & graphs experience
  • Animation optimization
Good to have:
  • Physics-based animation
  • Unreal animation & Gameplay Ability Systems experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k program

Job Details

Our AAA Gaming client making a FPS military game in Unreal is looking for an Animation Engineer (remote US) full time role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the animation team to design, develop, and implement robust animation systems within Unreal Engine.
  • This includes character animation, vehicle object animation, and procedural animation.
  • Implement techniques to achieve smooth and responsive animations, considering factors such as frame rate, memory usage, and scalability while ensuring optimal performance across various platforms.  


REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 years of AAA gaming
  • Proficiency in Unreal and strong programming skills in C++.
  • In-depth understanding of animation principles.
  • Experience with animation systems such as state machines and graphs.
  • Familiarity with physics-based animation techniques and simulations.
  • Ability to optimize animations for performance.
  • Prior experience in Unreal animation and Gameplay Ability Systems is a significant plus.

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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