Animation Systems Architect

Epic Games; California (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Designer in Animation (TDiA) to join our team and design gameplay animation systems that deliver high-quality character motion. You will serve as the primary contact for animation implementation issues and work closely with Animation, Design, and Programming to ensure a smooth animation pipeline.

You will help identify issues, deploy solutions, and bridge communication between animation and other departments, contributing to pipeline improvements and training.

Qualifications

• Strong animation sense with understanding of realistic and stylized motion
• Expertise with animation pipelines including Maya, MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine and Control Rig tools
• Exceptional problem-solving ability with strong written communication and teamwork
• Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts; Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints required
• Experience with AAA game development, preferably on a large team using Unreal Engine
• Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and ability to work independently
• Coding knowledge or experience with C++ is not required

Responsibilities

• Creation of animation behavior tools and techniques to build complex movement systems
• Design and implement animation state machines and runtime solutions
• Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Programming to analyze and solve animation implementation issues
• Work with animation leadership to maintain style and quality bar for animations
• Identify performance bottlenecks and contribute to pipeline improvements and training materials

Skills

Animation sense

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

C++ not required

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Control Rig

Job description

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Designer in Animation (TDiA) to join our team and design gameplay animation systems that deliver high-quality character motion. You will serve as the primary contact for animation implementation issues and work closely with Animation, Design, and Programming to ensure a smooth animation pipeline.

You will help identify issues, deploy solutions, and bridge communication between animation and other departments, contributing to pipeline improvements and training.