Digital Marketing Animator
Boston DynamicsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Video GamesIndustries
Requirements
- Extensive experience integrating character animation into gameplay within Unreal Engine
- Expert knowledge of Unreal Animation systems including Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig, and Sequencer
- Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, character movement, and player responsiveness
- Proven ability to collaborate with design to enhance gameplay feel and support feature development
- Experience in gameplay prototyping, iteration, and system design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving runtime animation issues
- Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
- Familiarity with C++ and Python for animation workflow tools or automation (highly desirable)
- Ability to animate using motion capture (MotionBuilder) or keyframe animation in Maya (highly desirable)
- Experience leading technical animation efforts on a large-scale or open-world project (highly desirable)
- Understanding of performance optimisation for complex animation systems in Unreal Engine (highly desirable)
- Interest in emerging animation technologies, workflows, and procedural systems (highly desirable)
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of technical animators, fostering both individual development and strong project delivery
- Design, implement, and optimize gameplay animation systems using Unreal Engine tools such as Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig
- Integrate and refine character animations to ensure responsiveness, fluid transitions, and strong gameplay feel in real-time environments
- Collaborate closely with designers, animators, and engineers to align animation systems with gameplay mechanics and design intent
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation-related issues to maintain performance, stability, and visual quality
- Translate creative and technical goals into clear, achievable animation system designs and scoped deliverables
- Champion best practices across departments, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing on technical animation standards
- Collaborate with and provide feedback to animation co-dev/outsourcing partners
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What locations can I work from for this Lead Technical Animator role?
The position is available in Brighton (preferred), Brno, and Prague.
What are the essential skills required for this position?
Essential skills include extensive experience integrating character animation into gameplay within Unreal Engine, expert knowledge of Unreal Animation systems like Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig, and Sequencer, and a strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, character movement, and player responsiveness.
Is this a permanent position?
Yes, this is a permanent role.
What is the company culture like at Hangar 13?
Hangar 13 offers a diverse and welcoming environment where teams across Brighton, Brno, and Prague work together on creatively challenging AAA gaming projects with talented developers.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this Lead Technical Animator role?
A strong candidate has proven leadership in guiding technical animators, expertise in Unreal Engine animation systems like Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig, and the ability to collaborate across animation, design, engineering, and external partners.
Hangar 13
Develops and sells video games
About Hangar 13
Hangar 13 develops video games, focusing on creating unique and immersive experiences for gamers. The company operates in multiple locations, including the US and Europe, and targets both casual and hardcore gamers across various platforms like PC and consoles. Their games are sold through initial purchases, downloadable content, and in-game purchases. What sets Hangar 13 apart from competitors is their multidisciplinary team, which includes experts in animation, art, engineering, and game design, allowing them to produce high-quality games. Their goal is to continuously develop new titles and expand existing ones to grow their market presence and provide engaging gaming experiences.
Brighton, United KingdomHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
GamingIndustries
201-500Employees