Senior Technical Animator

Cloud Chamber

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $108,900 - $161,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Unreal Engine 5 animation toolsets, including Animation Blueprints and procedural runtime technologies. Proven ability to optimize animation systems for performance while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine 5 Animation ToolsetsAnimation BlueprintsMotion MatchingTechnical Animation ExperienceAAA Title Shipped

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Hard Skills

Animation BlueprintsControl RigsMotion MatchingFull-Body IKRetargetingRagdollCloth SimulationTechnical AnimationHuman AnatomyKinesiology

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under PressureMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MayaRewind DebuggerAnimation MontagesNotifies

Industry Keywords

Video Game DevelopmentAAA GameProcedural AnimationReal-Time GameplayAnimation Principles

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 runtime 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 such as Motion Matching, Motion Warping, Control Rigs, Full-Body IK, Retargeting, Ragdoll, and Cloth
Solid grasp of human anatomy and kinesiology
Understanding of how skeletal mechanics drive deformation rigs and realistic performance
Clear understanding of traditional animation principles and their application within real-time gameplay constraints
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams
Ability to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining attention to detail and organization
For candidates located in Quebec: professional proficiency in both French and English; English required for collaboration with U.S. teams and international partners and for specialized technical documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or equity awards
401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance coverage
14 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid vacation time per calendar year (15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Paid compassionate leave
Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Family planning support through Maven
Commuter benefits
Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities