Senior Technical Animator

Cloud Chamber

. Implement and configure animation assets and systems directly inside Unreal Engine 5 .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Unreal Engine 5 animation toolsets, including Animation Blueprints and procedural runtime technologies, while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality AAA game experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine 5 Animation ToolsetsMotion Matching and Advanced Locomotion SystemsTechnical Animation TroubleshootingProfessional Proficiency in French and EnglishCross-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Animation BlueprintsControl RigsMotion MatchingFull-Body IKRetargetingRagdollCloth SimulationSkeletal MechanicsDeformation RigsTraditional Animation Principles

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work Under PressureAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsBuilding Trust-Based Relationships

Tools & Technologies

MayaRewind DebuggerAnimation MontagesNotifies

Industry Keywords

AAA Game DevelopmentTechnical AnimationVideo Game DevelopmentProcedural Runtime Animation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and configure animation assets and systems directly inside Unreal Engine 5
Author, maintain, and optimize complex Animation Blueprints and runtime procedural systems, including cloth, IK, and secondary dynamics
Tune, refine, and troubleshoot Motion Matching and advanced locomotion systems
Optimize animation assets, runtime systems, and editor frameworks for smooth performance and memory efficiency
Diagnose and resolve technical animation issues spanning Maya and the game engine
Partner with animation and engineering leads to refine authoring pipelines
Document tools and processes
Mentor team members in best practices
Collaborate across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to deliver a world-class AAA experience
Stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to developmental obstacles

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional technical animation experience in video game development
At least one shipped AAA title
Deep practical knowledge of UE5 animation toolsets, including Animation Blueprints, Control Rigs, Montages, Notifies, and the Rewind Debugger
Thorough understanding of procedural runtime animation technologies including Motion Matching, Motion Warping, Control Rigs, Full-Body IK, Retargeting, Ragdoll, and Cloth
Solid understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology, including skeletal mechanics, deformation rigs, and realistic performance
Clear understanding of traditional animation principles and their application within real-time gameplay constraints
Professional proficiency in both French and English for candidates located in Quebec
English proficiency required for collaboration with U.S. teams and international partners and for specialized technical documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams
Ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity, and changing priorities
Ability to build trust-based relationships and navigate organizational complexity
Ability to produce quality revisions based on feedback
Ability to drive work forward autonomously with attention to detail and organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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