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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
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability
  • Strong written communication and teamwork skills
  • Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts, including blend trees and state machines
  • Experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints
Nice to have
  • Self-motivation and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently
  • Coding knowledge or experience with C++
What the job really is

As a Technical Designer in Animation at Epic Games, you will design and create gameplay animation systems to enhance character motion. You will collaborate with Animation, Design, and Programming teams to troubleshoot and solve animation implementation issues, ensuring a smooth animation pipeline. Your role will also involve creating tools and documentation to improve workflows and maintain animation quality.

Benefits
  • 100% coverage for employee and dependent benefits
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance
  • Weekly indemnity (short-term disability)
  • Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health offering free therapy and coaching
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on collaboration with multiple departments may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience with AAA game development preferred, which may imply a competitive environment
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