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, fostering both individual development and strong project delivery.
• Design, implement, and optimize gameplay animation systems using Unreal Engine tools such as Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig.
• Integrate and refine character animations to ensure responsiveness, fluid transitions, and strong gameplay feel in real-time environments.
• 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.
• Collaborate with and provide feedback to animation co-dev/outsourcing partners.