Gameplay Animation Specialist

1 week ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Epic Games Full time
About Epic Games

Epic Games is a leading game development company that has been pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment for over 25 years. With a global presence across 19 countries and 55 studios, we have a team of over 4,500 talented individuals who share a passion for creating immersive experiences.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Gameplay Animator to join our team and contribute to the development of our next-generation games. As a Gameplay Animator, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animations that bring our characters to life and enhance the overall gaming experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create character-specific animations, including gameplay animations, using our Control Rig toolset in Unreal Engine.
  • Develop animations from initial concept to implementation in Unreal Engine 5 using our animation blueprint system.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Design, Technical Animation, and Technical Design, to drive the style and feel of best-in-class animation.
  • Participate in dailies-style critique environment to refine animations and gameplay feel, ensuring optimal solutions and addressing basic issues as they arise.
  • Refine animations and gameplay feel as needed to achieve the best quality animation within the project timeline.
Requirements
  • Expertise in gameplay animation, with a strong background in stylized keyframe animation and a proven track record of delivering exaggerated gameplay character animations.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of current and emerging animation technologies, including Unreal Engine, Motion Matching, State machines, and State graphs.
  • Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and user experience fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of game, narrative design, and 3Cs as it pertains to gameplay animation.
  • A strong animation reel showcasing expertise in key-framed character and creature animation.
  • Relevant experience in both gameplay and cinematic animation.
  • Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions.
  • Familiarity with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline.
  • Understanding of modeling, skinning, and rigging.
  • Experience working with Motion Capture is a plus.
  • Experience with working on hard surface or vehicle animation is a plus.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for benefits for both employees and dependents, as well as a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health. Our company culture values diversity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.



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