Gameplay Animator

Anshar Studios is a game development company located in Katowice, Poland. The role involves working with Unreal Engine on game projects requiring strong animation and technical skills.

• Minimum 2 years experience as a technical animator or similar role in the video game industry.
• Expertise in animation tool development using blueprints or scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++.
• Strong background in character rigging, including skinning, deformation, and facial rigging techniques.
• Extensive experience with animation state machines, gameplay mechanics, Control Rig, IK solutions, physics systems, and technical proficiency with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprint (ABP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills for technical issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Advanced English (B2/C1) and intermediate Polish (B1/B2).

Nice to have:

• Experience with recent Unreal Engine animation features like Metahuman Animator and Motion Matching technologies.
• Ability to read and modify C++ code.
• Familiarity with Gameplay Ability System.
• Managing animation pipelines for diverse character body proportions.
• Experience with character dismemberment techniques.

• Design, develop, and maintain animation systems for character and gameplay needs.
• Create and maintain character rigs meeting high animation quality standards.
• Develop and maintain in-house animation tools and scripts to support the animation team.
• Collaborate with animation, modelling, gameplay, and technical teams for integration of systems, tools, and rigs.
• Take responsibility for key animation processes or specific game features, ensuring project consistency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced technical animators and animators.