Senior Technical Animator — Cinematics & Unreal Engine 5

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Montreal is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join their Cinematics team. You will rig characters and props, set up assets in Unreal Engine 5, and create tools for animation workflows. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in rigging and a portfolio showcasing their work. The role comes with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

100% medical benefits for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Extensive experience rigging characters in the Unreal Engine.
• A portfolio demonstrating rigging for a range of characters, both body and faces.
• Familiarity with the Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Rig characters, props and vehicles.
• Set up assets in Unreal Engine 5; including cloth, physics, blueprints.
• Assist and build pipeline tools.

Skills

Rigging characters in Unreal Engine

Problem-solving

Written communication

Teamwork skills

Attention to aesthetic detail

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Performance optimizations

Job description

A leading game development company in Montreal is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join their Cinematics team. You will rig characters and props, set up assets in Unreal Engine 5, and create tools for animation workflows. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in rigging and a portfolio showcasing their work. The role comes with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.