Hiring: Technical Designer in Animation Company: Epic Games Location: Cary, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:31:15 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Epic Systems About the job Experience: •7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical. Required Skills: •In this role, you will •Creation of animation behavior tools/techniques/philosophies that allow the building of complex movement systems •Design and implement animation state machines/behaviors and runtime solutions •Work closely with the Animation, Design, and Programming departments to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges •Closely collaborate with the animation leadership to maintain the style and quality bar for animations in the game •Look for opportunities to improve the animation pipeline/workflow and help provide solutions for technical animation problems, including performing training and creating documentation for the animation team •Expertise with animation pipelines, including source content creation tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and the Unreal Engine, using our Control Rig tools •Exceptional problem-solving ability with strong written communication and teamwork skills Compensation: •Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!