Technical Animator (Game dev)

At Red Rift, we are passionate about full-cycle game development and creating game content. Founded in 2019 in Michigan, we operate as a fully remote company with a team of over 100 creative and dedicated professionals who share a love for games and a commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a talented Technical Animator to join our team and contribute to various exciting projects at our studio

Role description:

Red Rift is looking for a Technical Animator to break ground on a brand new AA project currently in pre-production. Genre is medieval battle royale/dungeon crawler/rpg. You'll be working alongside our passionate team of artists & gameplay designers to bridge the visual & combat vision of the game and bring the space to life

Responsibilities:

• Implementing animation-related features in Unreal Engine, using built-in engine systems and our game-specific systems
• Working with both asset-based features and procedural animation systems
• Cooperating with animation, gameplay and cinematic departments
• Working closely with engineering team to achieve great results
• Researching new technical solutions

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5
• Ability to implement animation logic using Blueprints
• Keeping up with technological nuances in the field of animation
• Ability to clearly convey constructive feedback
• Good communication skills and eager to work in a group
• Ability to solve problems

Even Better If You Have

• Shipped at least one project, ideally in the Action/RPG genre in a 3D animator role
• Professional experience with the Unreal Engine animation systems
• A strong demonstrable portfolio of personal and/or professional work
• Experience in shipping AAA games
• Experience in Unreal 4/5 projects, both personal and/or professional

We offer

• Freedom to dip your toes into other disciplines and influence others beyond the boundaries of your role
• Highly creative and collaborative start-up culture
• Completely remote work
• Flexible schedule with 40-hour working week
• Inflation-protected wages
• A team of professionals who are in love with their work, who will always help in difficult situations and support in a friendly way
• Transparency of processes and adequate management

If you are a talented Level Designer ready to take on an exciting challenge and work on an innovative project, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create unforgettable gaming experiences!

Sincerely, Red Rift.