Animation Programmer

Studio Wildcard

Technical Artist creating animation systems for Studio Wildcard's ARK franchise. Collaborating with teams to enhance animation systems and improve pipeline efficiency.

Posted 4/11/2026contractRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, write, and implement animation systems, using Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints and Control Rigs
Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve current solutions and create new ones
Create documentation and provide pipeline improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of experience in game development as an animation programmer with at least 1 shipped title
Advanced understanding of animation systems
Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
Experience using Unreal Engine 5
C++ experience
Degree in computer science or a related field
Experience with Rigging and Animation Tool Programming, MEL, PyMel
Python Houdini experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from)
Dental
Vision
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) option
100% covered Parental Leave
PTO
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Sick Time
FSA/ HSA options

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Hard Skills & Tools

animation systemsUnreal Engine Animation BlueprintsControl RigsC++RiggingAnimation Tool ProgrammingMELPyMelPythonHoudini

Soft Skills

self-motivationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

degree in computer science