Lead Technical Artist (f/d/m)

Impleo; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 79,926 - 125,599; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership potential

Flat hierarchies

Flexible working hours

Healthy work-life balance

Creative team environment

Job summary

HOLOGATE is seeking a Lead Technical Artist to advance the Technical Animation discipline for immersive XR/VR experiences. You will bridge art and development, integrating sophisticated animations into gameplay and interactions within UE4/UE5.

The role requires leadership, strong collaboration, and a deep understanding of real-time animation pipelines. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and high-performance virtual experiences.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience as a Technical Animator or in a similar role.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring team members.
• Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Solid understanding of animation pipelines and real-time animation systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured, solution-oriented working style.
• Very good English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Technical Animation discipline across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with artists and developers to integrate animations into gameplay and interactions.
• Drive the implementation of character and object animations in Unreal Engine.
• Own and optimize animation, rigging, and engine integration workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex animation-related and pipeline issues.
• Continuously improve technical pipelines and workflows between Art and Development.
• Act as the technical interface between artists, programmers, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor Technical Animators and promote best practices across the team.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Leadership

Technical Animation

Animation pipelines

Collaboration

Structured approach

English proficiency

Job description

About the job

HOLOGATE is looking for a skilled and versatile Lead Technical Artist (f/d/m) to strengthen our Art & Development teams. In this role, you will work at the intersection of art and technology, ensuring animations are seamlessly integrated into our immersive XR and VR experiences.

We offer

• The opportunity to work in an innovative, fast-growing international technology company
• Room for ownership and the ability to actively contribute to our organizational development
• Flat hierarchies, short decision‑making processes, and a dynamic work environment
• Flexible working hours with core working hours and a healthy work‑life balance
• A motivated, creative team and a company culture built on openness and progress

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Technical Animation discipline across multiple projects
• Collaborate with artists and developers to integrate animations into gameplay and interactions
• Drive the implementation of character and object animations in Unreal Engine
• Own and optimize animation, rigging, and engine integration workflows
• Troubleshoot complex animation‑related and pipeline issues
• Continuously improve technical pipelines and workflows between Art and Development
• Act as the technical interface between artists, programmers, and other stakeholders
• Mentor Technical Animators and promote best practices across the team

Key Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience as a Technical Animator or in a similar role
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring team members
• Strong hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Solid understanding of animation pipelines and real‑time animation systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Structured, solution‑oriented working style
• Very good English skills; German is a plus

Desirables

• Experience with XR, VR, or real‑time simulation projects
• Experience supporting complex, multi‑platform real‑time applications

About us

HOLOGATE is the market‑leading immersive media company specializing in innovative extended reality (XR) solutions for entertainment and enterprise. With the largest VR network worldwide, our unforgettable virtual experiences and solutions are transforming the way the world entertains, trains, and simulates. We are pioneers at the forefront of innovation, uniquely tailored for the age of spatial computing, with an established track record of industry recognition.