🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design, implement, and maintain in-game animation systems for iconic franchises like Borderlands. You'll own complex animation challenges and serve as the go-to expert for pipelines and tools while mentoring teammates. This role combines creative impact with technical leadership in a AAA studio environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Create and own in-game animation systems for character locomotion, abilities, and combat.
• Collaborate with animation, programming, and design teams for cohesive player experience.
• Conduct technical reviews of animation systems, control rigs, and blueprints.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level technical animators.

📋 Requirements

• 6+ years of professional technical animation experience with shipped titles.
• Deep understanding of first-person shooter mechanics and engine-level animation systems.
• Proficiency in run-time and procedural animation tools including Blueprints and Control Rig.
• 4+ years of Unreal Engine experience with Blueprint scripting and vector math.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience on at least one shipped AAA title as a senior technical animator.
• Familiarity with motion capture pipelines and integration workflows.
• Experience mentoring other technical animators or contributing to team-wide standards.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🎮 Work on iconic AAA franchises
• 🏢 State-of-the-art studio environment
• 📚 Continuous learning opportunities
• 👥 Collaborative and inclusive culture
• 🌍 Part of global 2K network

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Portfolio Review· 45 min