Epic Games hiring Senior Technical Animator, Cinematics – Fortnite
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