Technical Animator (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Unreal Engine): Designing and maintaining animation systems for character and gameplay needs with an accent on rigging, tool development, and system integration. Focus on building robust animation state machines, optimizing IK solutions, and developing in-house scripts for the animation team.

Location: Hybrid or onsite in Katowice, Poland. Help with relocation is provided.

Salary: 6,250 PLN - 20,900 PLN gross

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio specializing in creating games using Unreal Engine.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain animation systems for characters and gameplay.
• Create and manage high-quality character rigs, including skinning and deformation.
• Develop in-house animation tools and scripts to streamline the production pipeline.
• Collaborate with modeling and gameplay teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Take ownership of specific game features and maintain consistency across the project.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior animators.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a technical animator in the game industry.
• Proficiency in animation tool development using Blueprints, Python, C#, or C++.
• Strong background in character rigging, skinning, and facial rigging techniques.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine, specifically Animation Blueprints (ABP), Control Rig, and IK solutions.
• English: B2/C1 level required.
• Polish: B1/B2 level required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Metahuman Animator and Motion Matching.
• Ability to read and modify C++ code.
• Familiarity with the Gameplay Ability System.
• Experience managing pipelines for various body proportions or character dismemberment techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or onsite work models with flexible hours (core hours 10:00-15:00).
• Private health and life insurance, plus co-financing for Multisport cards.
• English language lessons and relocation assistance.
• Strict "no crunch" policy and no non-compete restrictions.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Co-financed participation in professional conferences and workshops.