Technical Animator (UE5)

SPINE is made with Unreal Engine 5 and centered around cinematic gun-fu shootouts. It’s a third-person beat’em’up with a full set of PC gaming features, including a deep storyline, a unique setting, cutscenes, intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, character progression, and, most importantly, breathtaking battles with a wide array of firearms.

This project represents a new ambitious challenge for the company as it marks our first game for both PC and consoles.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of animation tools with in Unreal Engine(Control Rig, Anim Blueprint, Motion Matching)
• In-depth understanding of the principles and setup of Control Rig and Anim Graph nodes (CCDIK, FABRIK, Two Bone IK, Orientation Warping, Stride Warping, Foot Placement, etc.)
• Experience with Metahuman animation pipelines
• Skills in setting up Locomotion in animation blueprints
• Proficiency in working with Maya. Experience with Cascadeur is a bonus
• Integration/tuning of animations into an Unreal game project
• Development and configuration of animation systems in Unreal Engine 5

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of the animation pipeline
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience working with Unreal Engine and Maya
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Fluent communication in Russian

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of the animation pipeline
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience working with Unreal Engine and Maya
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Fluent communication in Russian

Will be a plus:

• At least 1 year of animation experience in any 3D package (preferably with a released project)

Welcomed:

• A great team with a friendly, informal work environment where we share interests,playvideo games together, and organize internal events (game jams, tournaments, and meetups)
• Opportunities for professional development, including participation in specialized conferences and educational events
• Work remotely from anywhere. Working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (GMT+3, including a 1-hour break), with the option to adjust
• Support for personal growth: English courses, psychologist sessions and various educational programs
• Internal coins you can collect and exchange for unique merch in our store

If you don’t hear from us within 7-10 days, it means we won’t be moving forward with your application this time. We truly appreciate your interest in our company and the time you took to apply. Thank you!

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