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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Epic Games's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Epic Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Epic Games
- high 106 stale, 9 reposted of 165 open
- Hiring momentum
- 210 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Epic Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Epic Games.
About this role
As a Technical Designer in Animation at Epic Games, you will focus on designing and creating gameplay animation systems that enhance character motion. Your role involves collaborating with various departments to troubleshoot animation implementation issues and improve the animation pipeline. You will also create tools and documentation to support the animation team, ensuring high-quality animations that align with the game's style.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Epic Games as an employer.
What you need
- Strong animation sense with understanding of realistic and stylized character motion
- Expertise with animation pipelines and tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine
- Familiarity with gameplay animation tools and concepts like blend trees and state machines
- Experience with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints
- Experience with AAA game development on a large team
- Exceptional problem-solving ability
Nice to have
- Coding knowledge or experience with C++
What you get
- 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k with competitive match
- Robust mental well-being program with free therapy and coaching
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Focus on collaboration and problem-solving may require strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with AAA game development preferred, which may imply a competitive environment
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Listed by Epic Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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