Animation Tech Designer - Build Stunning Character Systems

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Designer in Animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that deliver high-quality characters. This role requires collaboration with animation, design, and programming teams to troubleshoot in-game issues and ensure smooth animation pipeline operation.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including 100% coverage for employees and dependents, along with a mental well-being program. Join us in a diverse and inclusive work culture!

Qualifications

• Strong animation sense with understanding of realistic and stylized character motion.
• Understanding of generative AI tools for character animation.
• Expertise in animation pipelines and source content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Build animation behavior tools and frameworks.
• Design and implement animation state machines and solutions.
• Collaborate with animation leadership and troubleshoot animation issues.

Skills

Strong animation sense

Understanding of generative AI tools

Expertise with animation pipelines

Problem-solving ability

Familiarity with gameplay animation tools

Experience with AAA game development

Self-motivation

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Job description

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Designer in Animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that deliver high-quality characters. This role requires collaboration with animation, design, and programming teams to troubleshoot in-game issues and ensure smooth animation pipeline operation.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including 100% coverage for employees and dependents, along with a mental well-being program. Join us in a diverse and inclusive work culture!