Senior 3D Animator & Rigger (Unreal Engine)

Xsolla

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior animators comfortable with both artistic character animation and technical rigging in Unreal Engine, particularly those with expertise in animal movement and MetaHuman workflows.

Best fit for

Senior animators who blend artistic character animation with technical rigging expertise.
— “passionate about creating realistic, high-quality animations and technically complex rigs”
Candidates with deep understanding of animal movement and behavior.
— “strong understanding of animal movement and behavior”
Animators experienced in MetaHuman rigs and facial animation workflows.
— “working with MetaHuman rigs, exploring facial animation workflows”

Things to consider

Expectation to own the full animation process from motion creation to Unreal implementation.
— “taking ownership of the full animation process”
Requires ability to build advanced rigs for animals including muscle simulation.
— “building advanced rigs for animals, including muscle simulation”

How to stand out

Showcase projects where you developed custom rigging solutions beyond auto-rig tools.
— “Whether using existing auto-rig tools or developing custom solutions”
Highlight experience with MetaHuman Animator in your portfolio.
— “including MetaHuman Animator”
Demonstrate ability to adapt rigging approach to different project needs.
— “able to adapt your approach to fit the needs of the project”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

Create realistic animations
Build complex rigs
Implement animations in Unreal Engine

Typical background

Experience in 3D animationTechnical understanding of animation systems

Skills & requirements

Required

3D AnimationRiggingUnreal EngineMetahuman RigsFacial AnimationMuscle Simulation

Preferred

Game DevelopmentAnimation Tools

Stack & domain

3d AnimationUnreal EngineMetahuman AnimatorCreativityProblem-solvingGame DevelopmentAnimation

About the role

Original posting from Xsolla via Lever

ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for a Senior 3D Animator & Rigger who is passionate about creating realistic, high-quality animations and technically complex rigs for real-time projects. You enjoy working at the intersection of animation and tech — bringing characters and creatures to life while building the systems that support them.
You have a strong understanding of animal movement and behavior, and you’re comfortable taking ownership of the full animation process — from crafting believable motion to implementing and fine-tuning it in Unreal Engine.
You’re also confident on the technical side: working with MetaHuman rigs, exploring facial animation workflows (including MetaHuman Animator), and building advanced rigs for animals, including muscle simulation. Whether using existing auto-rig tools or developing custom solutions, you’re able to adapt your approach to fit the needs of the project.
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Source: Xsolla careers (Lever)