Cinematic Technical Animator

What you will do

• Cinematic & Narrative Systems
• Design and build scalable pipelines, tools, and systems for cinematic and narrative content, enabling creative teams to work efficiently with minimal engineering support.
• Build and implement cinematic content using Level Sequences, Animation Montages, Animation Blueprints, and Blueprint scripting.
• Help establish workflows that support both gameplay and cinematic storytelling.
• Animation & In-Engine Implementation
• Implement character animation directly in Unreal Engine, including runtime animation control and integration.
• Use visual scripting and animation systems to improve character performance, emotional fidelity, timing, and storytelling impact.
• Troubleshoot and debug animation and cinematic issues directly in-engine, identifying practical solutions without relying heavily on engineering.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
• Partner closely with animation, narrative design, audio, lighting, and other creative teams to create cohesive cinematic experiences.
• Balance technical requirements with storytelling, pacing, and presentation goals.
• Optimize cinematic systems for performance, reliability, and scalability while supporting ongoing creative iteration.

What we are looking for

Nice to Haves

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
• About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
• Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
• Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc