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Senior Animation Systems Developer at Visionary Studios for Responding, an open-world emergency services simulator in Unreal Engine 5. Contract, Remote. Build and own animation framework for characters and vehicles.

Visionary Studios is developing Responding, an open-world emergency services simulator built in Unreal Engine 5, set in a New York-inspired environment. The project is already live on Steam and focuses on large-scale simulation systems including AI traffic, emergency response gameplay, and open-world interactions. We are looking for an Animation Systems Developer / Technical Animator to build and own the animation framework for both characters and vehicles, working closely with gameplay and systems. Responsibilities • Develop animation blueprints and state machines for gameplay-driven characters • Build and maintain Control Rig setups including procedural adjustments and IK • Design and implement vehicle animation systems such as suspension and steering • Integrate animation systems with gameplay systems including AI, player input, and physics • Help define and scale the animation pipeline for an open-world project • Collaborate closely with gameplay and systems code, including Unreal Mass framework

• Strong experience with Unreal Engine including AnimBlueprints, Control Rig, and IK setups • Systems thinking approach with data-driven mindset • Ability to bridge animation, gameplay, and technical implementation • Ownership mindset with ability to propose and implement solutions • Solid understanding of procedural or physics-driven animation Nice to Have • Experience with vehicle animation or simulation • Familiarity with Unreal Mass framework or large-scale AI systems • Basic C++ or Blueprint scripting for gameplay integration

• Contract-based engagement with potential long-term collaboration • Fully remote work • Flexible scope based on your strengths • Opportunity to work on a live and evolving open-world UE5 project • Small, focused team with strong technical foundation