Epic Games
Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer, LEGO Fortnite
Epic Games, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll DoWe are looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer for our LEGO Fortnite Animation Engineering team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining gameplay animation features to bring the world of LEGO Fortnite to life. You will work with the team to support the intersection between animation and gameplay, helping to solve challenging problems and build new technology to produce high-quality gameplay features that players will enjoy.
In this role, you will
Help to create and maintain the systems that express gameplay animation using C++
Debug complex issues at the nexus of animation gameplay
Work with animators, technical artists and technical designers to help them diagnose issues relating to emotes, character animation, events, etc
Troubleshoot animation-related issues and collaborate on solutions to common animation problems
Develop novel runtime and gameplay-focused animation tools and technology
Optimize and streamline gameplay animation systems to support a wide range of target platforms
What we're looking for
Professional experience in game and/or animation system development
Experience owning locomotion systems, 3Cs, gameplay animation look and feel
Comfortable with common runtime animation techniques: animation state machines, root motion, IK, pose warping, etc
Extensive experience in writing C++ applications
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical people alike
Performance-minded development and optimization skills
Experience with gameplay systems, such as character movement, collision querying, and action sequencing
Previous experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT USEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll DoWe are looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer for our LEGO Fortnite Animation Engineering team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining gameplay animation features to bring the world of LEGO Fortnite to life. You will work with the team to support the intersection between animation and gameplay, helping to solve challenging problems and build new technology to produce high-quality gameplay features that players will enjoy.
In this role, you will
Help to create and maintain the systems that express gameplay animation using C++
Debug complex issues at the nexus of animation gameplay
Work with animators, technical artists and technical designers to help them diagnose issues relating to emotes, character animation, events, etc
Troubleshoot animation-related issues and collaborate on solutions to common animation problems
Develop novel runtime and gameplay-focused animation tools and technology
Optimize and streamline gameplay animation systems to support a wide range of target platforms
What we're looking for
Professional experience in game and/or animation system development
Experience owning locomotion systems, 3Cs, gameplay animation look and feel
Comfortable with common runtime animation techniques: animation state machines, root motion, IK, pose warping, etc
Extensive experience in writing C++ applications
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical people alike
Performance-minded development and optimization skills
Experience with gameplay systems, such as character movement, collision querying, and action sequencing
Previous experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT USEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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