Animation Programmer - Unreal

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Animation Programmer at MADFINGER Games, you will contribute to the development of Gray Zone Warfare, an immersive tactical FPS game. Your primary responsibilities will include implementing and optimizing character animations and locomotion systems using Unreal Engine 5. This involves collaborating with the team to integrate animation systems, develop complex locomotion setups, implement and maintain animation blueprints and blend trees, and troubleshoot animation-related technical issues. You will also stay updated on the latest animation technologies and suggest improvements to ensure the game's visual fidelity and performance.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Shipped at least one title
  • In-depth understanding of C++ and OOP
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine animation systems
  • Passion for online gaming
  • Experience in character animation and locomotion design
  • Familiarity with multiplayer game development
  • Focus on scalability and clarity in solutions
  • Willingness to relocate to Brno
Perks:
  • Dream team of gaming enthusiasts
  • Modern gaming office with relaxation and socializing spaces
  • Transparent working environment with open communication
  • Benefits package including 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, meal vouchers, on-site gym, sponsored language lessons, sabbatical leave after 7 years
  • Employee referral program
  • Social and teambuilding events
  • Relocation package for EU foreigners

Job Details

Gray Zone Warfare has been under development in our bustling offices for more than two years. This new game is an immersive tactical FPS with a maximum focus on realism, immersive gameplay, and stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5. At MADFINGER, we have always strived to create incredible, world-class gaming experiences, as players of our previous titles will attest. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to this vision and are determined to continue setting new standards in the gaming industry.


WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?

  • You will contribute to the development of sophisticated character animations and locomotion systems, enhancing the immersion and realism of our tactical combat experience in Gray Zone Warfare.
  • Collaborate closely with the team to integrate and maintain animation systems within Unreal Engine 5.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize complex locomotion setups, including True First Person camera setups.
  • Implement and maintain animation blueprints and blend trees, ensuring high performance in multiplayer scenarios with a large number of characters.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to animations.
  • Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and technologies, suggesting improvements where possible.



WHO WILL FIT IN WITH US?

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar role.
  • You have shipped at least one title.
  • In-depth understanding of C++, Object-Oriented Programming, and its applications in Unreal Engine.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the animation systems of Unreal Engine.
  • Passion for online gaming and experience in character animation and locomotion design.
  • Familiarity with developing multiplayer games.
  • Focused on scalability and clarity in your solutions.
  • Willing to relocate to Brno.



WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

  • A dream team, of course. Full of gaming enthusiasts 😊.
  • A modern gaming office - a space not only for work but also for relaxation and socializing in our Relax room.
  • Transparent working environment with open communication.
  • Benefits package - 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, a lump sum for meal vouchers, on-site gym, and sponsored messages, Czech/English lessons in the offices
  • Sabbatical leave after seven years working for the company.
  • Employee referral program.
  • An opportunity to meet the other colleagues not only at work but also at various social and teambuilding events in and out of the office.
  • Relocation package for EU foreigners. 



ARE YOU CURIOUS?

  • Look at our trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QboUaqSOT54
  •  Get to know our teammates on LinkedIn😉

Ondrej is our Lead Gameplay Programer


Petr is our Lead Animator, who worked, for example, on Vietcong


  • Quick and straightforward hiring process – online meeting with our recruiter Monika, technical interview with your possible lead, and then just meeting the rest of the team!



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About The Company

MADFINGER Games is a globally renowned independent game studio based in Brno, with a rich portfolio of award-winning titles played by millions worldwide. Focusing on stunning visuals, outstanding gameplay, and hardcore gaming experiences, we aim to bring our years of experience and skill to PC gaming with Gray Zone Warfare, an open-world tactical FPS with a maximum focus on immersion and realism.
 

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