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Location: Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Job Details Field Information Job Title Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) Department Technical Art Locations Brighton, Prague, Brno Reports To Associate Director – Technical Animation Job Type Permanent Studio Hangar 13 (2K Games) About Hangar 13 Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio focused on building memorable AAA gaming experiences across leading platforms. With studios in Brighton, Brno, and Prague, the team collaborates globally to create narrative-driven and technically ambitious game worlds. Each location offers opportunities to work with skilled developers on challenging and innovative projects in an inclusive, supportive environment. Job Summary The Senior Technical Animator (Gameplay) plays a key role in connecting character animations with gameplay systems. The position is responsible for ensuring animations are responsive, visually refined, and aligned with the design goals of the game. Working closely with animators, designers, and engineers, this role develops scalable animation systems that support smooth player interaction and an engaging gameplay experience. The Senior Technical Animator also contributes to workflow improvements, solves complex runtime issues, and ensures that animation systems meet both artistic and technical requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities Integrate and optimize character animations for real-time gameplay. Design, build, and maintain animation systems using Unreal Engine tools (Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, Control Rig). Collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers to ensure animation systems support gameplay intent. Troubleshoot complex animation and runtime issues to maintain performance. Communicate technical requirements and best practices across disciplines. Translate creative and design goals into technically achievable animation solutions. Improve animation workflows, pipelines, and internal tools. Work with co-development and outsourcing partners, providing feedback and guidance. Essential Skills, Attributes, and Experience Requirements Professional experience integrating animations into gameplay with Unreal Engine. Expertise with Unreal animation systems including Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig, and Sequencer. Strong understanding of character movement, gameplay mechanics, and player responsiveness. Proven collaboration with design teams to enhance gameplay and visual quality. Experience with gameplay prototyping, iteration, and feature implementation. Ability to identify and resolve complex technical animation challenges. Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary teamwork skills. Highly Desirable Preferred Skills Proficiency in C++ or Python for workflow tools and automation. Experience with motion capture workflows (MotionBuilder) or keyframe animation in Maya. Experience building or maintaining complex animation systems for large-scale game projects. Knowledge of animation performance optimization in Unreal Engine. Interest in emerging animation technologies and real-time procedural systems. Equal Opportunity Hangar 13 is committed to diversity and equal opportunity across all stages of employment, including recruitment, hiring, development, compensation, and advancement. The studio provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process, and during employment.

Location Brno, South Moravian, Czech RepublicBrighton, England, United Kingdom Job Details Field Information Job Title Senior Gameplay Animator Department Animation Locations Brighton, Brno Reports To Associate Director – Gameplay Animation Job Type Permanent Studio Hangar 13 (2K Games) About Hangar 13 Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio creating unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), the team works collaboratively to bring narrative-rich, immersive gaming worlds to life. Each location offers opportunities to work with talented developers on creatively challenging, exciting projects in a diverse and supportive environment. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and self-motivated Senior Animator to produce high-quality, realistic 3D character animations that enhance our game worlds and characters. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly with gameplay and narrative goals, contributing to the development of our next-generation AAA title. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities Create high-quality, mocap-driven realistic gameplay animations. Collaborate with animation leads, designers, technical animators, programmers, and peers. Prepare for and co-direct motion capture shoots. Adapt animation style to project requirements focused on realism, character animation, and open-world gameplay. Anticipate challenges and propose improvements to animation workflows and pipelines. Troubleshoot animation-related issues and bugs within the game. Provide accurate time estimates, determine task scope, and identify risks. Deliver content aligned with project vision, constraints, and technical requirements. Participate in knowledge sharing with animators of all levels. Explore new technologies and improvements in animation and game development. Collaborate with and review work from co-development and outsourcing partners. Essential Skills, Attributes, and Experience Requirements Passion for creating industry-defining, lifelike character animation. Hands-on AAA game industry experience. Strong understanding of mocap-driven gameplay animation workflows. Experience with MotionBuilder or Maya, and game engines (Unreal Engine preferred). Strong animation reel showcasing high-quality work. Solid experience with mocap animation in game development. Strong creative and technical problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and gameplay animation best practices. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong communication skills across multiple locations. Highly Desirable Preferred Attributes Commitment to continuous learning and skill development. Awareness of new trends, techniques, and innovations in animation and the gaming industry. Equal Opportunity Hangar 13 values diversity within its team, partners, and communities. The studio is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, and professional development. The studio provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process, interview process, and in performing essential job functions. Applicants needing accommodations are encouraged to contact the studio directly.

📍 Location Primary Locations Brighton, England, United Kingdom Brno, Czech Republic 🧩 Job Details Field Information Job Title Senior Gameplay Animator Department Animation Reports To Associate Director – Gameplay Animation Job Type Permanent Studio Hangar 13 (2K Games) 🌍 About Hangar 13 Hangar 13 is a world-class 2K development studio creating unforgettable AAA experiences across major platforms. With locations in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague, the team collaborates globally to build narrative-rich, immersive, and industry-defining game worlds. 🎮 Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality, realistic 3D character animations that elevate our next-generation AAA title. You’ll work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure animations blend seamlessly with gameplay and narrative vision. 📌 Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities Create high-quality, mocap-driven realistic animations for gameplay. Collaborate with leads, designers, tech animators, programmers, and peers. Prepare and co-direct motion capture shoots. Adapt animation quality to project style—realistic, character-focused, open-world. Identify challenges and propose improvements in pipelines/workflows. Troubleshoot in-game animation issues and technical bugs. Estimate timelines, evaluate scope, and identify risks. Deliver content aligned with project constraints and creative vision. Participate in knowledge sharing across teams. Explore new technologies and animation enhancements. Provide feedback to co-dev and outsourcing animation teams. ⭐ Essential Skills & Experience Requirements Strong passion for animating realistic, true-to-life characters. Experience working on AAA titles. Hands-on experience with mocap-driven gameplay animation. MotionBuilder or Maya expertise + Unreal Engine preferred. Strong animation reel and portfolio. Solid experience working with mocap in game development. Strong creative and technical problem-solving ability. Understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, acting, storytelling. Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills across multiple locations. ✨ Highly Desirable Preferred Attributes Desire for continuous learning and improvement. Awareness of trends and new techniques in animation & gaming. 🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer Hangar 13 values diversity and is committed to fair employment practices. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Company: Hangar 13 (2K Games) Location: Prague, Czech Republic Department: Technical Art The Gist We are looking for an expert Lead Technical Animator to join our team in Prague. Your main goal is to make our characters look and feel amazing when the player controls them. You will lead a team, build animation systems in Unreal Engine, and act as the bridge between the artists making the animations and the engineers writing the code. What You Will Actually Do Lead the Team: Mentor and guide a team of technical animators. You help them grow and ensure they deliver high-quality work. Build Systems: Design and build gameplay animation systems using Unreal Engine tools (like Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, State Machines, and Control Rig). Make It Feel Good: You aren’t just playing animations; you are integrating them to ensure the gameplay feels responsive, fluid, and heavy in the right ways. Collaborate: Work constantly with Game Designers and Engineers to make sure the animation fits the gameplay mechanics. Fix Problems: When things break or run slowly, you are the one who diagnoses the issue and fixes it to keep the game running smoothly. Work with Partners: Oversee work from external partners to ensure it matches our quality standards. The Skills You Need Unreal Engine Expert: You know Unreal inside and out—specifically Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig, and Sequencer. Gameplay Experience: You have done this before. You know how to take an animation asset and make it work inside a playable game. Good “Game Feel”: You understand mechanics and responsiveness. You know why a character might feel “laggy” or “floaty” and how to fix it. Problem Solver: You are good at figuring out why technical things are broken. Communicator: You can speak the language of artists, designers, and programmers. Bonus Points (Nice to have, but not required) You know C++ or Python. You have experience with Motion Capture (MotionBuilder) or Maya. You have worked on big Open World games before. You are interested in new tech like Procedural Animation. About Hangar 13 We are the internal 2K studio behind the Mafia series. We have studios in Prague, Brno, and Brighton, but we work as one big team. We pride ourselves on a diverse and welcoming environment where we build narrative-rich AAA games.