3D Unreal Animator (offline)

Responsibilities

-Create high-quality animations for characters, creatures, props, and environments using Unreal Engine, adhering to project requirements, artistic direction, and technical constraints.

Collaborate closely with the art, design, and engineering teams to ensure animations are integrated seamlessly into the game, including implementing animations through Unreal Engine's animation systems.

-Understand and interpret animation briefs, storyboards, and reference materials to develop compelling and visually appealing animations that enhance the game's narrative, gameplay, and overall player experience.

-Rig characters and objects for animation, including creating skeletal structures, skinning, and applying appropriate constraints to ensure realistic and smooth motion.

-Animate a wide range of movements, including walk cycles, runs, jumps, attacks, and facial expressions, while maintaining consistency in style, tone, and quality throughout the game.

-Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related issues, such as rigging and skinning problems, animation blending, timing, and performance optimization, to ensure animations are polished and function correctly in-game.

-Stay updated with the latest animation techniques, tools, and best practices in Unreal Engine, and contribute to continuously improving the animation pipeline and workflow.

Your Experience

-Proficient in Unreal Engine and its animation systems, including Blueprints, Animation Blueprints, Montages, Sequences, and Skeletal Animation.

-Strong understanding of animation principles, such as timing, spacing, weight, anticipation, and follow-through, and the ability to apply them to create convincing and expressive character animations.

-Knowledge of 3D animation software, such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, for rigging and skinning characters and objects.

-Experience with motion capture data processing, retargeting, and editing.

-Familiarity with game development pipelines, including asset creation, optimization, and integration into Unreal Engine.

-Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

-Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.