About this role
Overview
Gameloft Bucharest is looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Animator to bridge the gap between art and engineering on an unannounced PC/console title developed in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll play a key role in bringing characters and worlds to life by building animation systems, creating tools for content creators, and ensuring seamless integration of animation assets into the engine.
This role is ideal for someone who combines advanced technical skills with solid animation skills, able to contribute both to pipeline development and practical in-game animation work when needed. You’ll work closely with animators, riggers, designers, and programmers to define workflows, solve technical challenges, and maintain animation quality across the project.
Your main challenges will include:
Build and maintain high-quality animation blueprints, state machines, and control rigs in Unreal Engine 5Work in Autodesk Maya to rig, skin, and simulate characters and assets for in-game useCollaborate with animators to prototype and implement new animation features and systemsCreate in-game animations (keyframe or mocap cleanup) to support gameplay, prototyping, or fill animation gapsDevelop and maintain animation tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to improve animator workflows and automate repetitive tasksSupport real-time animation systems including IK/FK setups, retargeting, and blendspace configurationOptimize animation assets for performance without sacrificing visual qualityPartner with design and engineering to ensure animations are responsive, aligned with gameplay, and performant in runtimeDebug animation-related issues across the engine and DCC pipelineDocument tools, workflows, and best practices for internal teams Qualifications:
Extensive experience as a Technical Animator, Rigging Artist, or similar role in game developmentProficient in Maya, including rigging, skinning, and scriptingPractical experience with Unreal Engine 5, especially Control Rig, Sequencer, and Animation BlueprintsSolid animation skills, including keyframe fundamentals (pose, timing, mechanics) and mocap cleanupExperience writing scripts and automating rigging processesProficient understanding of animation pipelines, runtime constraints, and optimizationEffective communication skills that emphasize teamwork and a problem-solving mindsetAbility to work closely with both technical and creative disciplinesNice to have
Experience with procedural animation, physics-based rigs, or motion matching systemsExperience working in multiplayer or networked game environmentsKnowledge of other tools like 3D Max, BlenderWhat Gameloft Bucharest can offer you?
We offer full support for the relocation process (relocation package, help with all the administrative steps etc.)Short Friday schedule, so you can start your Weekend at 4pm!Hybrid work (2 days /week from the office)Medical insurance package, in partnership with Regina Maria Clinic2 months/year of full remote to work from anywhere you want!Monthly budget for My Benefits platformExtra days off for your birthday, your children`s birthday and company’s anniversary. Everyone is celebrated!Flexibility around core studio hoursBook your free massage @office, every Tuesday and Thursday!Unique creative and professional work culture that embraces diversitySupportive working climate, a team with a free communication styleBookster (borrow books for free, delivered in the office)All the usual perks: free coffee, free fruits, relaxation area Why join Gameloft?
We are a game development studio in the greenest part of BucharestWe have diverse backgrounds and we all love to work on our own games and ideasYou would work in an agile team where everybody’s inputs are valuedYou will be using robust systems that serve millions of playersExercising your creativity when solving tasks is much appreciatedWe don't have many meetings :DPlease apply with your English or Romanian CV and your portfolio.
At Gameloft, we believe in diversity, so no applicant will be discriminated against based on criteria such as gender, age, gender identity, religion, nationality, etc.
We can’t wait to find our next great talent!
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