Technical Animator (Gameplay Animator)

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate lifeWe have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us : Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brandsSolve complex problems – and learn new skillsExperience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clientsMaster your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experienceExperience a community of change makers!Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.About the Role : Job Title : Technical Animator (Gameplay Animator)Collaborate with peers in the design and implementation of animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions, in a manner that is consistent with studio best practices. Collaborate with engineers and Leads in the creation of animation behavior tools and techniques that allow the building of complex movement systems in a manner that is easily accessible to content creators.Problem solve in-game animation implementation issues. Support the animation team with any technical animation issues they may have.Look for opportunities to improve our animation pipeline and provide solutions for technical animation efficiencies and issues.Be a positive and creative force in the team, working in a manner that supports and encourages a diverse and inclusive culture.Required Skills : AAA video game development, working with real-time animation systemsExperience with Unreal is a benefitReal-time engine experience, ideally in Unreal creating animation blueprintsExperience with Python is a benefit Location : Vancouver, BC (hybrid)Salary Range : The salary for this position is between $100,000 - $110,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Want to change the world? Let us know.Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!