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Senior Character / Animation Specialist


Pay$125000.00 - $155000.00 / year
LocationRaleigh/North Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: EnNKUwuTJwG7
      Employer Industry: Film and Entertainment Studio

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $155,000 annually
      - Opportunity to work on innovative storytelling across various media
      - Hybrid role with collaboration across departments
      - Chance to contribute to high-impact projects with an ambitious team
      - Supportive environment that encourages bold and creative ideas
      - Flexible location with preferred options in Salt Lake City, UT; Raleigh, NC; or Los Angeles, CA

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Implement and polish high-quality character animations for real-time, networked gameplay, particularly in melee combat systems
      - Collaborate with combat, design, and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay intent and responsiveness
      - Manage animation blueprints, state machines, and blend spaces within Unreal Engine 5
      - Define animation standards, tools, and workflows for characters and creatures
      - Contribute to the development of a unified character animation pipeline across departments

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - 5+ years of experience in character animation and/or technical animation roles, particularly in networked or combat-focused games
      - Deep understanding of gameplay animation pipelines in Unreal Engine, including animation blueprints and real-time implementation
      - Strong knowledge of melee combat timing, character responsiveness, and gameplay feel
      - Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to solve creative and technical animation challenges
      - Experience working on multiplayer or networked action games

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Familiarity with the Gameplay Ability System (GAS) in Unreal
      - Comfort with rigging or character setup in a production environment
      - Previous experience at a startup or on early-phase projects
      - Interest in film, cross-medium storytelling, or experimental gameplay

      #FilmProduction #AnimationJobs #GameDevelopment #CreativeCareers #UnrealEngine

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