Senior Technical Animation Designer

Job Description

31st Union is seeking a Senior Technical Animation Designer to contribute to Project ETHOS, a free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining animation systems that drive the gameplay motion of characters. This role involves collaborating with animation, engineering, and design teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality animation style.Role involves:

• Designing, creating, and maintaining animation systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Defining goals and implementing scalable solutions.
• Providing technical support and mentorship to animators.
• Documenting processes and sharing insights.

Requirements:

• Shipped at least one AAA title with 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya.
• Strong understanding of third-person shooter mechanics and in-engine animation systems.
• Proficient with run-time and procedural animation tools.
• Experienced in Unreal Engine (2+ years), including scripting with Blueprints and/or C++.
• Skilled at bridging disciplines with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Continuously up to date with the latest in Unreal, Maya, and animation technologies.

Role offers:

• Opportunity to work on an exciting evolution of the rogue-like hero shooter genre.
• Collaborative environment with diverse teams.
• Chance to contribute to the development of animation systems.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities.