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Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) Hangar 13 (2K) | Brighton, UK, Prague, CZ & Brno, CZ Job Overview Category Details Department Technical Art Location Options Brighton, UK (Primary context for this listing), Prague, CZ, and Brno, South Moravian, CZ Reports To Associate Director, Technical Animation Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time Industry AAA Game Development Here is the professional rewrite of the Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) job post, structured with tables and highlighting the available locations, including Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic. Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) Hangar 13 (2K) | Brighton, UK, Prague, CZ & Brno, CZ Job Overview Category Details Department Technical Art Location Options Brighton, UK (Primary context for this listing), Prague, CZ, and Brno, South Moravian, CZ Reports To Associate Director, Technical Animation Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time Industry AAA Game Development Who We Are Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that crafts unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we operate as one unified team to bring to life narrative-rich games that keep players immersed. We offer the opportunity to work on creatively challenging and exciting projects in a diverse and welcoming environment. The Role The Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) is a key contributor responsible for integrating and optimizing character animations within core gameplay systems. You will ensure character movement is responsive, visually polished, and delivers the highest quality gameplay feel. Working closely across animation, design, and engineering teams, this role is crucial for developing efficient and scalable animation systems that support smooth player interaction and meet demanding artistic and technical standards in Unreal Engine. Duties & Responsibilities Focus Area Key Responsibilities System Design Design, build, and maintain animation systems using Unreal Engine tools such as Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig. Integration & Optimization Integrate and optimize character animations for gameplay, ensuring responsiveness and fluid transitions in real-time environments. Technical Troubleshooting Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation and runtime issues to maintain game performance and stability. Cross-Discipline Alignment Collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers to align technical animation solutions with gameplay mechanics and player experience goals. Workflow Improvement Contribute to continuous improvement of animation workflows, pipelines, and tools, promoting best practices across disciplines. Feature Delivery Translate design and creative goals into well-scoped, technically achievable animation features and clearly communicate requirements. Outsourcing Collaborate with and provide feedback to animation co-dev/outsourcing partners to ensure technical and creative alignment. Here is the professional rewrite of the Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) job post, structured with tables and highlighting the available locations, including Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic. Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) Hangar 13 (2K) | Brighton, UK, Prague, CZ & Brno, CZ Job Overview Category Details Department Technical Art Location Options Brighton, UK (Primary context for this listing), Prague, CZ, and Brno, South Moravian, CZ Reports To Associate Director, Technical Animation Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time Industry AAA Game Development Who We Are Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that crafts unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we operate as one unified team to bring to life narrative-rich games that keep players immersed. We offer the opportunity to work on creatively challenging and exciting projects in a diverse and welcoming environment. The Role The Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) is a key contributor responsible for integrating and optimizing character animations within core gameplay systems. You will ensure character movement is responsive, visually polished, and delivers the highest quality gameplay feel. Working closely across animation, design, and engineering teams, this role is crucial for developing efficient and scalable animation systems that support smooth player interaction and meet demanding artistic and technical standards in Unreal Engine. Duties & Responsibilities Focus Area Key Responsibilities System Design Design, build, and maintain animation systems using Unreal Engine tools such as Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig. Integration & Optimization Integrate and optimize character animations for gameplay, ensuring responsiveness and fluid transitions in real-time environments. Technical Troubleshooting Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation and runtime issues to maintain game performance and stability. Cross-Discipline Alignment Collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers to align technical animation solutions with gameplay mechanics and player experience goals. Workflow Improvement Contribute to continuous improvement of animation workflows, pipelines, and tools, promoting best practices across disciplines. Feature Delivery Translate design and creative goals into well-scoped, technically achievable animation features and clearly communicate requirements. Outsourcing Collaborate with and provide feedback to animation co-dev/outsourcing partners to ensure technical and creative alignment. Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience Highly Desirable Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Hangar 13 prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. We are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. Locations Apply Link Brighton, England, United Kingdom Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Apply Here Apply Here

Hangar 13 (2K) | Brighton, UK & Brno, Czech Republic Job Overview Category Details Department Animation Location Options Brighton, UK or Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Reports To Associate Director, Gameplay Animation Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time Studio Focus AAA Narrative-Rich Games Who We Are Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that crafts unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we work as one team to bring to life narrative-rich games that keep players immersed. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry on creatively challenging and exciting projects in a diverse and welcoming environment. The Role We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and self-motivated Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality, realistic 3D character animations that bring our worlds to life. In this role, you will work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure animations align seamlessly with gameplay mechanics and the narrative vision. You will play a key role in developing the look and feel of our next-generation AAA title. Duties & Responsibilities Focus Area Key Responsibilities Animation Creation Create high-quality, mocap-driven realistic animations and contribute to achieving a satisfying, responsive gameplay feel. Mocap Direction Prepare for and co-direct motion capture shoots, ensuring the data captured matches the creative needs. Collaboration Collaborate with animation leads, designers, technical animators, and programmers to deliver best-in-class gameplay features. Problem Solving Troubleshoot bugs regarding animation implementation. Foresee challenges and suggest improvements to pipelines and workflows. Production Support leads by realistically estimating time for tasks, determining scope, and identifying risks. Find solutions to technical and creative challenges. Mentorship Participate in knowledge sharing with animators across all experience levels. Collaborate with and provide feedback to external co-dev/outsourcing partners. Style Adaptation Adapt to the style and constraints of the project, specifically focusing on realistic character animation within an open-world setting. Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience Highly Desirable Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Hangar 13 prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination. As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. Locations Apply Link Brighton, England, United Kingdom Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Apply Here Apply Here

Job Overview Category Details Department Technical Art Location Brighton, UK (Preferred); Brno or Prague options available Reports To Associate Director, Technical Animation Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time Studio Focus AAA Narrative-Rich Games Who We Are Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that crafts unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we work as one team to bring to life narrative-rich games that keep players immersed. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry on creatively challenging and exciting projects in a diverse and welcoming environment. The Role We are seeking a Lead Technical Animator to oversee the integration of character animations into gameplay systems. In this pivotal role, you will act as the bridge between Animation, Design, and Engineering, ensuring that animation systems enhance gameplay feel and performance across the entire player experience. As a hands-on leader, you will guide a team of technical animators, develop efficient animation workflows, and tackle complex runtime challenges in Unreal Engine. Beyond internal leadership, you will collaborate with external co-development partners to ensure their work aligns with our creative vision and technical standards. Duties & Responsibilities Focus Area Key Responsibilities Leadership Lead, mentor, and support a team of technical animators, fostering individual development and ensuring strong project delivery. System Design Design, implement, and optimize gameplay animation systems using Unreal Engine tools (Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, Control Rig). Integration Integrate and refine character animations to ensure responsiveness, fluid transitions, and strong gameplay feel in real-time environments. Collaboration Collaborate closely with designers, animators, and engineers to align animation systems with gameplay mechanics and design intent. Problem Solving Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation-related issues to maintain performance, stability, and visual quality. Strategy Translate creative and technical goals into clear, achievable animation system designs and scoped deliverables. Champion best practices across departments. Outsourcing Collaborate with and provide feedback to animation co-dev/outsourcing partners to maintain quality standards. Qualifications & Skills Essential Experience Highly Desirable Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Hangar 13 prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination. As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. Locations Apply Link Brighton, England, United Kingdom Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic Apply Here Apply Here Apply Here