Senior Technical Animator - Freelance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Animator - Freelance based in Ireland.

• This freelance role offers the opportunity to shape advanced animation systems for ambitious, high-quality game projects.
• You’ll work at the intersection of art, engineering, and gameplay, helping build robust character pipelines and runtime animation technology.
• The role focuses heavily on Unreal Engine, including Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Control Rig, Physics, and Cloth systems.
• You’ll also contribute to character and weapon rigging and skinning in Maya, supported by Python-based tools and workflows.
• Beyond hands-on implementation, you’ll research new techniques, improve production pipelines, and help solve complex technical challenges.
• You’ll collaborate closely with animators, artists, engineers, and technical leadership while providing guidance to less experienced team members.
• The position is fully remote across Europe, with flexible working hours and a five-month contract starting immediately.