Lead Technical Designer in Animation

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Epic Games Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Animation Lead to join our team at Epic Games. As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing animation behavior tools, techniques, and philosophies that enable the creation of complex movement systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions
  • Collaborate with the animation, design, and engineering departments to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges
  • Work closely with animation leadership to maintain the style and quality bar for animations in the game
  • Identify opportunities to improve the animation pipeline and workflow, and provide solutions for technical animation problems
Requirements
  • Strong animation sense with a clear understanding of realistic and stylized character motion and how to achieve them with modern animation methods
  • Expertise with animation pipelines, including source content creation tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and the Unreal Engine using our Control Rig toolset
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability with strong written communication and teamwork skills
  • Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts, such as blend trees and state machines; experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints is a plus
  • Experience with AAA game development, preferably on a large team using an established game engine (internal or commercial); experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
About Epic Games

Epic Games is a leading game development company that creates award-winning games and engine technology. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of world-class talent. As a Technical Animation Lead, you will be part of a collaborative and creative environment that values innovation and excellence.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Access to the latest game development technology and tools


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