Technical Animator

welevel is an innovative game studio based in Munich, developing Solid River, a AAA survival game with city-building mechanics. They are seeking a Technical Animator to bridge the gap between animation and engineering, developing cutting-edge animation systems and optimizing pipelines within Unreal Engine 5 to enhance gameplay experiences.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical animation, preferably in the games industry.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including the Animation Blueprint system.
• Strong understanding of rigging, skinning, IK/FK setups, and physics-based animation.
• Experience with motion capture pipelines and implementing mocap data in real-time environments.
• Familiarity with procedural animation techniques and tools such as Control Rig.
• Strong proficiency in Python, MEL, or Blueprint scripting for automating animation tasks.
• Experience with character physics, ragdoll setups, and blendspaces.
• Solid knowledge of game animation principles, including timing, weight, and secondary motion.
• Ability to work closely with both animators and engineers to bring animations to life.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership over animation systems.
• EU work authorization required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven game development.
• A chance to grow with a rapidly expanding game studio.