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Technical Designer in Animation

Epic Games
Location
BLANK,BLANK,Multiple Locations
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Art
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong animation sense with understanding of realistic and stylized character motion
  • Expertise with animation pipelines and tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability and strong written communication skills
  • Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts, including blend trees and state machines
  • Experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints
  • Experience with AAA game development, preferably on a large team
Nice to have
  • Coding knowledge or experience with C++
What the job really is

As a Technical Designer in Animation at Epic Games, you will work on creating and implementing gameplay animation systems that enhance character motion. Your role involves collaborating with animation, design, and programming teams to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to animation. You will also focus on improving the animation pipeline and provide training and documentation for the animation team.

Benefits
  • Generous benefit plans
  • Discretionary incentive programs
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond multiple locations in North America
  • Pay transparency provided, but ranges vary significantly based on location and individual factors
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