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Technical Designer in Animation

Epic Games
Location
Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Posted
26 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, including Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts, such as blend trees and state machines
  • Experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints
  • Experience with AAA game development, preferably on a large team using Unreal Engine
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability
What the job really is

As a Technical Designer in Animation at Epic Games, you will focus on designing and creating gameplay animation systems that enhance character motion. You will collaborate with various departments to troubleshoot and solve technical animation issues, maintain quality standards, and improve the animation pipeline. Your role will involve creating tools and techniques for complex movement systems and ensuring smooth communication between animation and other teams.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Coding knowledge or experience with C++ is not required, which may limit technical depth in the role
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