Technical Animator

Anshar Studios is a game development company located in Katowice, Poland, specializing in games developed using Unreal Engine.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a technical animator or similar role in the video game industry.
• Proven expertise in animation tool development using blueprints or scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++.
• Strong background in character rigging, with in-depth knowledge of skinning, deformation, and facial rigging techniques.
• Extensive experience with animation state machines, gameplay mechanics, Control Rig, IK solutions, physics systems, and comprehensive technical proficiency with Unreal Engine, especially the Animation Blueprint (ABP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Advanced English (B2/C1 level).
• Intermediate Polish (B1/B2 level).

Nice to have:

• Experience with recent features in Unreal Engine's animation toolkit, including Metahuman Animator and Motion Matching technologies.
• Ability to read and modify C++ code.
• Familiarity with Gameplay Ability System.
• Managing animation pipelines for characters of different body proportions.
• Experience with character dismemberment techniques.

• Design, develop, and maintain animation systems for character and gameplay needs.
• Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of animation quality.
• Develop and maintain in-house animation tools and scripts to support the animation team.
• Work closely with animation, modelling, gameplay and technical teams to achieve seamless integration of system, tools, and rigs.
• Take responsibility for key parts of the animation process or specific game features, ensuring consistency across the project.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced technical animators and animators.