Senior Technical Animator

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the full-time remote Senior Technical Animator will integrate and develop animation systems in Unreal Engine 5 for Subnautica 2, focusing on creating polished and performant solutions for gameplay features.
Key responsibilities

Implement, tune, and maintain animation systems in Unreal Engine 5 that align with artistic and technical requirements
Prototype and ship animation, physics, and rigging solutions for real-time gameplay
Create and maintain Animation Blueprints, Control Rigs, and animator-facing tools to support efficient content implementation

Required qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Technical Animator with at least one shipped Unreal Engine 5 title
Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems, including Animation Blueprints and state-driven animation approaches
Real-time character rigging knowledge, including weighting and deformation joints
Experience designing tools and workflows that empower animators and streamline production
Demonstrated ownership of complex features in a collaborative environment