Role Overview
You will work alongside our animation and technical art team to clean up, enhance, and finalize sequences inside Unreal Engine 5 and Maya. The role requires technical precision, an eye for cinematic composition, and a strong grasp of animation fundamentals.
Responsibilities
* Import, organize, and clean up animation scenes in Unreal Engine 5 and Autodesk Maya.
* Adjust character rigs, movement timing, and animation curves to achieve smooth, believable motion.
* Refine lighting setups to match cinematic direction and improve mood/atmosphere.
* Optimize render settings, manage LODs, and prepare scenes for final output.
* Troubleshoot shading, texture, and mesh issues.
* Integrate camera sequences and adjust framing for visual continuity.
* Collaborate with directors and animators to ensure visual consistency across scenes.
* Maintain project organization and version control for efficient pipeline flow.
Required Skills
* Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Sequencer, Lighting, Rendering, Blueprints).
* Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya (Animation and Scene Cleanup).
* Experience in lighting, rendering, and material setup.
* Familiarity with Niagara particles, cinematic cameras, and post-process effects a plus.
* Basic understanding of rigging and character skin weights.
* Ability to troubleshoot performance issues in complex scenes.
* Strong communication and ability to take direction from creative leads.
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Experience with Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, or Metahuman.
* Background in film, cinematics, or cutscene production.
* Knowledge of animation pipelines and render optimization for real-time output.
What We Offer
* Creative collaboration with a passionate, international team.
* Flexible remote schedule.
* Opportunity to contribute to a feature-length animated film in active production.
* Credit on final film release and portfolio inclusion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €20,555.81-€48,373.59 per year
Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: Remote