Motion Design Intern supporting 2D/3D animation, branded content, and campaign production at The Heist, Thinkingbox’s motion design and post - production studio.
About the role
- Technical Animator responsible for animation systems in horror game development at Red Barrels. Collaborating with teams to ensure robust and optimized animations in Unreal Engine.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Animation Team Lead, you will create and integrate numerous animation systems that meet both the technical requirements and the project’s artistic direction.
- Ensure animation systems are robust, optimized, and tailored to gameplay needs and production constraints.
- Work closely with animation, gameplay, and engineering teams to integrate animation assets into the game engine.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues related to animation systems, gameplay features, and scripted events.
- Maintain consistent workflows using task tracking tools (Jira), pipelines, and team syncs.
- Design, develop, and maintain animation systems in Unreal Engine, including: Animation Blueprints, AnimGraphs, and State Machines.
- Implement and support animation features for both first-person and third-person gameplay.
- Prototype, test, and iterate on animation systems to ensure quality and performance.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with leads and team members about progress, risks, and solutions.
- Contribute to a collaborative and positive working environment across departments.
Requirements
- College diploma in 3D animation with a focus on video games, or equivalent education/experience.
- 5–10 years of experience in animation for game development, working in a realistic style.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, particularly Animation Blueprints and AnimGraphs.
- Experience scripting or developing technical tools (Python, C++, etc.).
- Experience improving pipelines or creating custom workflows for animation teams.
- Knowledge of animation concepts or the ability to create animation prototypes.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in French and English to interact with all partners.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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