Anshar Studios is looking for talented Senior/Expert Technical Animator to join our team on site in Katowice, Poland to help us develop games using Unreal Engine. 

If you have a passion for game development and a strong background in Unreal Engine, we would love to hear from you! 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain in-house animation tools and scripts to boost the productivity and efficiency of our animation team. 

• Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of animation quality. 

• Design, develop, and sustain optimized shippable animation systems 

• Work closely with animation, modelling, gameplay and technical teams to achieve seamless integration of system, tools, and rigs. 

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends and technological advancements to apply best practices in tool and development. 

• Own key aspects of the animation process or specific game features. Engage cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and integration within the broader game ecosystem. 

• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced technical animators and animators. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a technical animator or similar role in the video game industry. 

• Proven expertise in animation tool development using blueprints or scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++. 

• Strong background in character rigging, with in-depth knowledge of skinning, deformation, and facial rigging techniques. 

• Extensive experience with animation state machines, gameplay mechanics, Control Rig, IK solutions, physics systems, and comprehensive technical proficiency with Unreal Engine, especially the Animation Blueprint (ABP) 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. 

• Advanced English (B2/C1 level). 

• Intermediate Polish (B1/B2 level) 

Pluses: 

• Experience with recent features in Unreal Engine's animation toolkit, including Metahuman Animator, and Motion Matching technologies. 

• Ability to read and modify C++ code. 

• Familiarity with Gameplay Ability System 

• Managing animation pipelines for characters of different body proportions. 

• Experience with character dismemberment techniques 

Salary: 

• Wage from 13 0000 zł up to 25 000 zł on a contract (B2B + VAT) or UoP (10 800 - 20 700 zł brutto) depending on skills and experience. 

We offer: 

• Hybrid or onsite work models. 

• Flexible work hours (core hours 10-15) 

• Private life and health care insurance. 

• Co-financing of Multisport cards. 

• English lessons. 

• Help with relocation. 

• No crunch. 

• No non-compete policy. 

• Pet-friendly office. 

• Co-financed, and treated as work days, participation in a selection of conferences and workshops. 

Submission / Portfolio Instructions: 

• CV is required 

• Portfolio and/or reel demonstrating relevant skills is required 

• Must be willing to complete a test if requested