Lead Technical Animator

We’re looking for a Lead Technical Animator to oversee the integration of character animations into gameplay systems, ensuring animations are responsive, high-quality, and aligned with the project’s creative and technical goals.

Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of technical animators
• Design, implement, and optimize gameplay animation systems using Unreal Engine tools
• Integrate and refine character animations to ensure responsiveness, fluid transitions, and strong gameplay feel
• Collaborate closely with designers, animators, and engineers to align animation systems with gameplay mechanics and design intent
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation-related issues to maintain performance, stability, and visual quality
• Translate creative and technical goals into clear, achievable animation system designs and scoped deliverables
• Champion best practices across departments, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing on technical animation standards

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion
• Equal employment opportunity
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities