UE5 Character TD/Technical Animator

6 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Cold Symmetry seeks an experienced Rigger/Technical Animator to refine and enhance character setups in Unreal Engine 5. Responsibilities include polishing existing character rigs for seamless animation workflows, performing full character setups (skinning, rigging, troubleshooting), refining cloth setups and simulations, collaborating with animators and artists, and optimizing character setups for performance and quality. The ideal candidate possesses strong Unreal Engine expertise, proficiency in its tools and workflows, and a detailed, problem-solving approach. A strong portfolio showcasing rigging and technical animation work is essential. The position is part-time or full-time, remote, and offers potential for extension.
Must have:
  • Strong Unreal Engine expertise
  • Character rigging & cloth simulation
  • Technical animation troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine tools
  • Strong portfolio showcasing relevant work

Job Details

Cold Symmetry, creators of the acclaimed indie title Mortal Shell, is expanding. As we grow and strive to produce even better games, we remain committed to a culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus. We’re looking for like-minded individuals—ambitious, creative risk-takers who pour their heart and soul into crafting games they love and want to play.

As a fully remote studio, we welcome candidates from around the globe who are exceptional at what they do. Competence, resourcefulness, extreme ownership in your area of expertise, and a relentless drive to achieve are what we value.

Join us as we embark on an ambitious new project with a team of industry veterans aiming to create something incredible.

Cold Symmetry is looking for an experienced Rigger / Technical Animator to join our team. This role focuses on refining and enhancing character setups in Unreal Engine, complementing our existing animation workflows as we prepare for upcoming milestones.

We’re seeking someone with a deep understanding of Unreal Engine character setups and a knack for solving complex technical animation challenges. If you’re passionate about elevating animation quality and enjoy collaborating with creative teams, we’d love to hear from you.

You'll Own

  • Polish and improve current character rigs to ensure seamless animation workflows.
  • Perform full character setups in Unreal Engine, including skinning, rigging, and troubleshooting.
  • Refine cloth setups and simulations, addressing bugs and enhancing overall visual quality.
  • Collaborate with animators and artists to ensure technical animation solutions meet creative goals.
  • Tackle skinning polish and optimize character setups for performance and quality.

Your XP and Skills

  • Strong expertise in Unreal Engine, with extensive experience in character rigging, cloth simulation, and troubleshooting technical animation challenges.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine tools and workflows, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work, especially in rigging and technical animation.

Position Details

  • 6+ months with the potential for extension depending on scope and project requirements.
  • Part-time or full-time, depending on availability and output.
  • Open to candidates from any location

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About The Company

Cold Symmetry is the studio that created Mortal Shell - a successful indie title crafted by a small passionate team. As we grow bigger and aim to produce better games, we want to preserve our culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus. We want to fill our team with people like us who set ambitious goals, are not afraid to take creative risks, and pour their heart and soul into making a game they love, and ultimately, would love to play.
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