[Hiring] Technical Gameplay Animator (Combat/ARPG Focus) @Illuvium Labs FZCO

Role Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Technical Gameplay Animator who is ready to let their work create a unique and fun multiplayer ARPG combat style. Working closely together with the animation and development teams, you will own how animation is turned into a great gameplay feel. This position requires a high level of mastery with Unreal Engine to achieve the best looking and feeling combat in a modern multiplayer action RPG.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain all character combat animations inside Unreal Engine.
• Polish combat timing, transitions, cancels, anticipation, hit reactions and more to edge out perfect responsiveness and impact.
• Add gameplay juice through tight synchronization with VFX and audio.
• Become an avid playtester, integrating your own product findings with those of others, players or fellow designers and developers.
• Collaborate with the design team with thoughtful feedback and suggestions on what is needed to get to great feeling action combat.
• Debug and optimize the overall animation pipeline for player and enemy interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Animator on shipped action combat games.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine animation components and integrating animations from Maya.
• Deep understanding of animation principles as they apply to gameplay.
• Solid experience with character rigging and skinning in Maya or similar tools.
• A portfolio or reel of polished in-game combat and gameplay animations.
• Ability to work iteratively and independently in a small team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for making combat feel great.
• Fluent English.

Location

This job is 100% remote and we are looking to recruit the best talent globally.