Unreal Engine Technical Animator — Hybrid / Flexible Hours

Mundo Gamer Network; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 69,750 - 123,318; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or onsite work models

Flexible core hours 10-15

Private life and health care insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anshar Studios in Katowice, Poland, is seeking a Technical Animator to work on site to drive animation systems and tooling for our Unreal Engine projects.

You will design rigs, develop in-house tools, and collaborate across animation, modelling, gameplay, and tech teams to ensure tight integration and high-quality motion. English (B2/C1) and Polish (B1/B2) are required for effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a technical animator or similar role in the video game industry.
• Proven expertise in animation tool development using blueprints or scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++.
• Strong background in character rigging with in-depth knowledge of skinning, deformation, and facial rigging techniques.
• Extensive experience with animation state machines, gameplay mechanics, Control Rig, IK solutions, physics systems, and Unreal Engine, especially Animation Blueprint (ABP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced English (B2/C1 level).
• Intermediate Polish (B1/B2 level).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain animation systems for character and gameplay needs.
• Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of animation quality.
• Develop and maintain in-house animation tools and scripts to support the animation team.
• Work closely with animation, modelling, gameplay and technical teams to achieve seamless integration of system, tools, and rigs.
• Take responsibility for key parts of the animation process or specific game features, ensuring consistency across the project.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced technical animators and animators.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Animation tool development

Character rigging

Blueprint scripting

Python

C++

ABP

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Polish language

Tools

Metahuman Animator

Motion Matching

Control Rig

IK systems

Gameplay Ability System

Job description

Anshar Studios in Katowice, Poland, is seeking a Technical Animator to work on site to drive animation systems and tooling for our Unreal Engine projects.

You will design rigs, develop in-house tools, and collaborate across animation, modelling, gameplay, and tech teams to ensure tight integration and high-quality motion. English (B2/C1) and Polish (B1/B2) are required for effective teamwork.