Senior Animation Systems Designer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Epic Games Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Technical Designer in Animation 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 allow for the creation of complex movement systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of animation behavior tools and techniques that enable the building of complex movement systems
  • Design and implement animation state machines and runtime solutions
  • Work closely with the animation, design, and engineering departments to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve in-game animation implementation issues
  • Closely collaborate with animation leadership to maintain the style and quality bar for animations in the game
  • Look for opportunities to improve the animation pipeline and workflow, and provide solutions for technical animation problems

Requirements

  • A 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 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 AAA game development, preferably on a large team using an established game engine

About Epic Games

Epic Games is a leading game development company that has been making award-winning games and engine technology for over 25 years. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of world-class talent, and we offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.


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