Remote Technical Artist: Animation & Tools for AAA

Keywords Studios Plc.; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 157,232 - 275,157; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios Plc. is seeking an experienced Technical Animation Artist for a full-time, permanent position based in Malaysia or Indonesia. This role involves bridging art and engineering, collaborating closely with animators and engineers to deliver high-quality animated content.

Ideal candidates will have a background in animation pipeline development, rigging, and scripting, along with proficiency in tools such as Unreal Engine and Unity. The position supports a hybrid and remote working model, and values diversity and inclusivity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python, C#, MEL, PyMEL, MAXScript, Blueprints (Unreal), and Editor Tools (Unity).
• Understanding of runtime animation systems, rig solvers, and physics components.
• Familiarity with shader scripting (HLSL/GLSL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge art and engineering to bring characters and animated worlds to life.
• Design modular, animator-friendly rigs for various assets.
• Create tools and automated pipelines to improve animation productivity.

Skills

Character & Creature Rigging

Cloth / Hair / Ragdoll / Physics Setup

Animation Pipeline Development

Procedural Animation & Secondary Motion

Performance Profiling & Optimisation

Motion Capture Integration

Tool & Workflow Development

Education

Relevant Working Rights for Malaysia and Indonesia

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

3DS Max

Houdini

Perforce

Git

Job description

Keywords Studios Plc. is seeking an experienced Technical Animation Artist for a full-time, permanent position based in Malaysia or Indonesia. This role involves bridging art and engineering, collaborating closely with animators and engineers to deliver high-quality animated content.

Ideal candidates will have a background in animation pipeline development, rigging, and scripting, along with proficiency in tools such as Unreal Engine and Unity. The position supports a hybrid and remote working model, and values diversity and inclusivity in hiring.