[Hiring] Junior Animation Programmer @Studio Wildcard

Role Description

We're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Animation Programmer who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

• Design, write, and implement animation systems, using Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints and Control Rigs
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve current solutions and create new ones
• Create documentation and provide pipeline improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in game development as an animation programmer
• Advanced understanding of animation systems
• Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
• Experience using Unreal Engine 5

Requirements

• C++ experience
• Degree in computer science or a related field
• Experience with Rigging and Animation
• Tool Programming, MEL, PyMel Python
• Houdini experience

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
  • Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard
  • What games you are currently playing

Benefits

• 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums
• Medical (5 different plans to choose from)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) option
• 100% covered Parental Leave
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Unlimited Sick Time
• FSA/HSA options

Company Description

Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.