Technical Animator | North America | Europe

What We Are Looking For:

The Technical Animator is responsible for creating and implementing animation systems and tools for use in a game development environment using Unreal Engine 5. They will work closely with the animation team and other departments to ensure that animations are integrated seamlessly into the game and meet the needs of the project. 

What We Will Do Together:

• Develop and maintain animation systems and tools for use in Unreal Engine 5, including editor blueprints and scripts using a scripting language such as Python or C#

• Collaborate with the animation team and other departments to ensure animation systems meet project requirements.
• Comfortable with Blueprints, Animation Blueprints and Unreal Animation system
• Experience with Setting up Ragdoll Physics, Creating UE Procedural Control Rigs and with other ABP dynamic nodes
• Work with the animation team to troubleshoot and debug animation issues.
• Ensure that animation assets meet technical requirements and are optimized for performance.
• Experience with control rig is a plus.

What you will bring

• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and its animation capabilities
• Can prototype and problem solve challenging dynamic character features.
• Experience with animation blueprints, state machines, and other animation systems in Unreal Engine 5
• Strong understanding of rigging, skinning, and other animation techniques
• Experience with animation optimization and troubleshooting
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with other departments.
• Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python or C#
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role in the game industry
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.
• Intermediate in Maya rigging.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 control rig is a plus.
• Experience with other game engines is a plus.

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that doesn’t make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play; and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things. Finally (and perhaps most importantly) we’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV, along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.