festybay

Create Your FestyBay Profile

Epic Games hiring Senior Technical Animator, Cinematics – Fortnite

epic_games_logo

Location: Cary, United StatesCompany: Epic GamesDepartment: Art & Animation Epic Games is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Technical Animator to join the Art & Animation Department, specifically focusing on the Cinematics team in Cary, United States. This role is integral to bringing the expressive character movement and visual fidelity of high-profile trailers for Fortnite and other related IP projects to life. If you thrive on solving complex problems, innovating pipelines, and working with world-class artists, we invite you to be a part of something Epic. What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities Category Core Responsibilities Rigging & Setup Rig complex characters, props, and vehicles for cinematic quality. Set up assets in Unreal Engine 5 (cloth, physics, Blueprints). Pipeline & Tools Assist in building and continuously improving pipeline tools. Work with leads on engine tool continuous improvement. Workflow & Support Collaborate with Modelers and Animators to ensure a smooth development pipeline. Provide support, performance/speed optimizations, and resolve Control Rig/Constraint bugs. Cinematics Focus Directly oversee Technical Animation work for cinematic trailers (internal and outsourced). Design and implement efficient UI Pickers for the Animation Team. What We’re Looking For: Essential Qualifications Skill Area Requirements Experience Extensive experience rigging characters specifically for and within the Unreal Engine. Proven experience developing character pipelines and tools. Technical Focus Strong familiarity with the Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline. Attention to aesthetic detail (character deformation and physics movement). Portfolio A compelling portfolio demonstrating high-quality rigging for a diverse range of subjects (bipeds, creatures, detailed facial rigging). Soft Skills A proactive and positive individual with exceptional written communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability as an exceptional problem-solver. Epic Job + Epic Benefits = Epic Life We offer comprehensive benefits that cover all things medically necessary and improve your quality of life. Benefit Category Epic Games Offering Health & Wellness 100% company-paid premiums for you and your dependents (Medical, Dental). Vision HRA. Robust mental well-being program via Modern Health. Financial Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and a 401k with a competitive match. Time Off & Balance Unlimited PTO and sick time. Company-wide paid breaks and events. Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment. ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and over 4,500 employees globally. We are committed to building teams of world-class talent and deeply value diverse teams and an inclusive work culture. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Latest Jobs

🎮 Epic Games is Hiring | Rigging / Tech Animator

epic_games_logo

At Epic Games, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s building award-winning games or pushing the boundaries of Unreal Engine technology, we’re driven by creativity, collaboration, and innovation. We’re looking for a Rigging / Tech Animator to join the Psyonix team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with artists, animators, and programmers to deliver high-quality visuals and pipelines in Unreal Engine 5. What You’ll Do✨ Rig characters, vehicles, and other assets.✨ Set up assets in Unreal Engine 5 (physics & blueprints).✨ Collaborate with modelers and animators to ensure smooth development workflows.✨ Build and improve pipelines, materials, and tools across projects.✨ Partner with artists, developers, and producers to enhance workflows.✨ Balance multiple tasks, priorities, and bug fixes.✨ Write and maintain documentation for tools and workflows. What We’re Looking For✅ Strong rigging experience in Maya.✅ Familiarity with real-time engines and Unreal Engine 5.✅ Strong eye for detail in deformation & physics-based movement.✅ Experience with 3D DCC tools (Maya, Blender, Modo, etc.).✅ Python scripting, HLSL, and visual scripting knowledge.✅ Related skills in modeling/animation.✅ Pipeline/tool development experience.✅ Experience shipping at least one AAA title. Why Join Epic?💡 100% employer-paid benefits for employees & dependents.💡 Supplemental health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.💡 Retirement savings plan with employer match.💡 Robust mental health & well-being support.💡 Career growth opportunities in a global studio network. 🌍 About Epic GamesWith 4,500+ employees across 25 countries and 46 studios, Epic has been shaping the future of gaming and real-time 3D for over 25 years. From Unreal Engine to award-winning games, we’re building the future of interactive entertainment — and we’d love for you to be part of it. 📩 Like what you see? Apply now and be part of something Epic.

Epic Games – Senior Character Texture Artist

epic_games_logo

Location: Hybrid (Cary, North Carolina, USA) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 per year Applicant Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the USA   About Epic Games Epic Games is a world-class leader in interactive entertainment, committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and artistry. Our team is driven by innovation, and we strive to create unforgettable experiences for players globally. As a member of the Epic family, you will work alongside some of the industry’s most talented environment, character, and concept artists, all dedicated to the pursuit of creative excellence. Role Overview : Senior Character Texture Artist Category Details Position Senior Character Texture Artist Company Epic Games Project Fortnite Location Cary, NC (Hybrid) Salary Range $120,000 – $160,000 / year Experience Level Senior Key Focus Organic/Hard-surface texturing, PBR, UE4 Materials The Role: Defining the Visuals of Fortnite We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Character Texture Artist to join the Fortnite team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for crafting the high-quality textures and materials that define our characters. From the iconic hero skins to intricate accessories like backpacks and pickaxes, your work will be seen by millions of players daily across gameplay, cinematic sequences, and marketing materials. While our signature style is vibrant and stylized, we value versatility. We are looking for an artist who can master the “Fortnite look” while also possessing the technical proficiency to produce photo-realistic textures when project requirements demand it. Key Responsibilities Texturing & Material Crafting: Create exceptional textures and materials for characters, creatures, and character-related assets. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Art Director and Leads to ensure visual consistency. You will participate in feedback loops, offering and receiving constructive input to elevate the final product. Pipeline Optimization: Work within a collaborative, clean, and efficient production environment. You will actively contribute to refining our technical pipelines to enhance real-time character performance. Artistic Evolution: Stay ahead of industry trends, adapting your technique to push the limits of real-time rendering.   Candidate Profile Success at Epic is defined by a user-focused, solutions-driven, and innovative mindset. We are looking for a Senior Artist who can lead by example and bring both artistic flair and technical rigor to the team. Professional Qualifications: Texturing Mastery: A portfolio demonstrating high-quality work across various styles, showcasing your ability to execute both organic (faces, clothing, creatures) and hard-surface (armor, weapons) assets. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of color theory, PBR (Physically Based Rendering) lighting, and advanced stylized texturing techniques. Software Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Substance Painter (or equivalent tools) and a solid, practical understanding of material creation in UE4 (or comparable real-time game engines). Adaptability: Proven capacity to innovate with new styles and techniques. We value artists who challenge themselves to do better with every asset. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a high-speed, collaborative team environment.   Why Epic? Epic Games is more than just a workplace; it’s an environment where your best work is supported by world-class tools and talented peers. We offer a culture that encourages you to take risks, innovate, and contribute to projects that define the gaming industry. Ready to help define the next generation of Fortnite? Epic Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our artists and staff.

🔥 Epic Games is Hiring – FX Outsource Artist (Psyonix) 🎮

epic_games_logo

At Epic, talented, passionate people drive everything we do — from award-winning games to Unreal Engine innovation. Now, our Psyonix team is looking for an FX Outsource Artist to guide and elevate creative content from outsourcing partners. 🌟 What You’ll Do Collaborate with Art Leads & Directors to set visual direction Provide feedback to outsource vendors and ensure alignment Document pipelines, collect references, and create quality benchmarks Package and review assets for external teams Mentor and train partner artists in best practices 🎨 What We’re Looking For Strong portfolio of real-time FX Experience shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms Deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Perforce, 3D tools (Houdini a plus) Strong sense of weight, timing, and motion in FX Ability to mentor, critique, and communicate effectively 💎 Why Epic? 100% paid medical, dental & vision (for you + dependents) Unlimited PTO + company-wide paid breaks Free therapy & coaching programs 401k with competitive match Paid sabbatical after 7 years Global, inclusive culture across 25 countries & 46 studios 📍 Location: Psyonix (Epic Games) – Multiple Studios 👉 Be part of something EPIC. Apply now:

Epic Games Hiring-Environment Artist Intern

epic_games_logo

🚀 Epic Games is Hiring – Environment Art Intern (Unreal Engine) 🌟 What Makes Us Epic? At the heart of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic Games thrives on collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting cutting-edge engine technology, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Being Epic means being part of a team that constantly innovates, raises the bar for game development, and does right by our global community of creators. 🎨 Art – What We Do Our world-class team of environment, character, and concept artists push artistic talent to the limit. We strive to innovate, inspire, and redefine interactive experiences. 💼 Role: Environment Art Intern The Special Projects team is looking for a general 3D environmental artist intern to help create amazing demos and immersive worlds that showcase the latest features of Unreal Engine. What You’ll Do: Work directly in Unreal Engine to learn new features and workflows. Apply your learnings to real project tasks. Gain experience across multiple disciplines: modeling, texturing, set dressing, lighting, and problem-solving in Unreal. Support development cycles for products, UEFest keynotes, and special deliveries. Collaborate with an Art Director and senior artists to grow your skills. ✅ What We’re Looking For: Portfolio demonstrating 3D art and environment projects. Openness to feedback and artistic direction. Strong time management and task-driven mindset. Excellent communication skills. Passion for world-building, 3D art, and storytelling. Knowledge of other Unreal disciplines (VFX, Sequencer, Sound, Gameplay, Blueprints, etc.) is a bonus. Willingness to go the extra mile when deadlines demand. 📅 Internship start date: Flexible in 2026🌍 Work authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the internship duration. 🌍 About Epic Games 25+ countries | 46 studios | 4,500+ employees worldwide 25+ years of making award-winning games and Unreal Engine technology Unreal Engine powers not just games, but industries like media & entertainment, automotive, and architectural design Epic values diverse teams, inclusivity, and equal opportunities

💠 Epic Games is Hiring – Senior Character Texture Artist

epic_games_logo

At Epic, we’re building award-winning games and Unreal Engine technology that redefine interactive entertainment. Our teams are collaborative, creative, and constantly pushing boundaries. 🎨 The Role We’re looking for a Senior Character Texture Artist to join our Fortnite art team. You’ll craft stylized and photorealistic textures and materials that bring characters to life in gameplay, cinematics, and marketing. 🔑 What You’ll Do Create textures/materials for characters, and occasionally for items like backpacks & pickaxes Collaborate with art directors & leads, exchanging constructive feedback Work efficiently within a team while refining pipelines for real-time character performance Contribute to both stylized and photo-realistic projects ✅ What We’re Looking For Strong portfolio of stylized + realistic texturing (faces, clothing, creatures, armor, weapons) Expert in Substance Painter (or similar) Skilled in creating UE4 materials (or similar engines) Deep knowledge of color theory, PBR lighting, and stylized techniques Ability to adapt to new styles and innovate 🎁 Epic Benefits 100% premiums covered (Medical, Dental, Vision) for you & dependents Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401k with match Unlimited PTO, sick time & 7-year sabbatical program Mental well-being support (therapy & coaching) Global team events + company-wide paid breaks 🌍 About Epic Games With 4,500+ employees in 25 countries, Epic has been making award-winning games and tools for over 25 years. From Fortnite to Unreal Engine, our work empowers creators across gaming, film, automotive, architecture, and beyond. ✨ Be a part of something Epic. Apply now!

Epic Games is Hiring – Rigging / Technical Animator

epic games logo festybay

What Makes Us Epic At Epic, our success comes from talented, passionate people working together in a collaborative, innovative, and welcoming environment. From building award-winning games to advancing Unreal Engine, we’re pushing boundaries to empower creators and deliver unforgettable experiences. Being Epic means striving to do right by our players, partners, and community—constantly raising the bar in game and engine development. The Role We’re looking for a Rigging / Technical Animator to join our Montreal team (Psyonix). In this role, you’ll collaborate with artists and programmers to craft high-quality rigs, physics setups, and animation pipelines in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll help shape assets, vehicles, and workflows that drive stunning visuals and smooth development. What You’ll Do Rig assets, characters, and vehicles with high-quality deformation. Set up assets in Unreal Engine 5, including physics and blueprints. Collaborate with modelers and animators to maintain a smooth pipeline. Develop and improve material pipelines, tools, and engine workflows. Work across teams to solve technical issues and optimize performance. Balance multiple tasks, priorities, and bugs across projects. Write and maintain documentation for workflows and tools. What We’re Looking For Strong experience rigging in Maya. Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and real-time art pipelines. Keen eye for aesthetics, deformation, and physics movement. Knowledge of 3D DCC tools (Autodesk, Blender, Modo, etc.). Scripting skills: Python, HLSL, visual scripting. Bonus: modeling, animation, or pipeline/tool development experience. Experience shipping at least one AAA title. Epic Perks 100% paid benefits for employees and dependents. Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance. Retirement savings plan with employer match. Robust mental well-being program (therapy & coaching for employees + dependents). Global community: 25+ countries, 46 studios, and 4,500+ employees. About Epic Games For over 25 years, Epic Games has created award-winning titles and developed Unreal Engine, the most powerful real-time 3D tool embraced across industries including gaming, film, automotive, and architecture. If you’re ready to rig, animate, and innovate with world-class talent—come be part of something Epic.

🚀 Epic Games is Hiring – Technical Animation Lead

epic games logo festybay

Epic Games is looking for a Lead Gameplay Technical Animator with a passion for expressive character movement to join our world-class team. You’ll work across Fortnite and other Epic projects, collaborating with animators, modelers, designers, and engineers to enhance workflows, tools, and gameplay experiences. 📍 Location: Cary, United States What You’ll Do: Lead and mentor rigging-focused technical animators. Collaborate with directors, leads, and production to prioritize and manage assets. Ensure smooth development pipelines delivering high-quality character, weapon, creature, and vehicle rigs. Work with Unreal Engine 5: control rigs, cloth, physics, and blueprints. Contribute to pipeline tool improvements and maintain detailed documentation. What We’re Looking For: Extensive rigging experience in Maya and/or Unreal Engine. Portfolio showcasing rigs for characters, bipeds, and creatures (body and face). Strong understanding of aesthetic detail, deformation, and physics movement. Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Control Rig and Python programming experience a plus. Perks & Benefits: 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your dependents 401k with competitive match Unlimited PTO & sick time, sabbatical for 7+ years of service Robust mental well-being support and company-wide events Join a team of passionate, talented creators driving innovation in games and engine technology. Epic Games – Where your work becomes EPIC.

Epic Games is hiring Tech Artist

epic games logo festybay

At Epic Games, we create award-winning games and cutting-edge engine technology that empower artists and developers worldwide. Join our Fortnite team and push the boundaries of game art and technical creativity! Role Overview:As a Tech Artist, you will bridge the gap between art and technology, combining modeling, texturing, animation, materials, effects, and Unreal Engine Blueprints to create complex, high-quality game assets. You’ll collaborate with engineers and artists to optimize content across multiple platforms and maintain Epic’s high standards for visuals. What You’ll Do: Create complex materials for characters, weapons, and environments. Establish workflows and tools for other artists to create unique assets. Execute a wide range of visual effects styles, from realistic to stylized. Collaborate with engineers and artists to optimize content for PC, console, and mobile platforms. Own gameplay and engine features from the TechArt side, ensuring Fortnite maintains its high-quality visuals. What We’re Looking For: Strong reel/portfolio showcasing executed game tech art. Experienced with PBR principles, material editors, and Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline. Skilled in modeling, texturing (Substance Designer & Painter), and basic animation/lighting. Ability to create and maintain artist-friendly workflows and tools. Familiarity with Blueprints or scripting. Experience working on multi-platform projects. Passion for innovation and pushing Unreal Engine technology further. Why Epic Games: 100% covered benefits (except PMI for dependents), including pension, health, dental, disability, life, mental health programs, and more. Join a global team of 4,500+ employees across 46 studios in 25 countries. Work on cutting-edge technology and world-class games in a collaborative, creative, and inclusive environment. Epic Games values diverse teams and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Epic Games Hiring- Senior Cinematic FX Artist

epic games logo festybay

Senior Cinematic FX Artist📍 Location: British Columbia, Canada (Remote/Studio) | Epic Games💰 Pay Range: $149,237 – $218,880 CAD annually About EpicAt Epic Games, innovation and creativity drive everything we do. From developing award-winning games to pushing the limits of Unreal Engine, our teams are constantly raising the bar for real-time visuals and interactive experiences. About the RoleWe’re seeking a Senior Cinematic FX Artist to join our cinematic team. You’ll be responsible for transforming in-game FX into cinematic-quality visuals inside Unreal Engine, pushing boundaries with Niagara and Houdini, and collaborating across teams to deliver stunning real-time VFX for our projects. What You’ll Do Design and implement high-quality cinematic FX in Unreal Engine. Translate in-game FX into cinematic versions with enhanced fidelity. Create and refine FX assets including concepts, prototypes, and finals. Provide creative + technical solutions for complex VFX challenges. Collaborate with internal teams and outsourcing partners on FX tasks. What We’re Looking For Strong experience with Unreal Engine & Niagara (or passion to learn). Expertise in Houdini (fluid sims, procedural workflows, mesh generation). Knowledge of shaders, scripting, and proceduralism. Keen artistic eye for timing, motion, and dramatic FX. Experience in games, film, or cinematic VFX production. Epic Benefits 💯 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) for employees + dependents. 🧘 Mental health support & free therapy via Modern Health. 💰 Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match. 🏝 Paid time off, wellness programs, and sabbatical at 7 years. About UsEpic Games has 46 studios across 25 countries with 4,500+ employees worldwide. For more than 25 years, we’ve been shaping the future of interactive entertainment through games like Fortnite and our industry-leading Unreal Engine. 👉 Be part of something Epic. Apply now!