At Twisted Mountain Animation we love being partners in production with some of the best studios all around the globe. We take great pride in offering a variety of services on a wide range of productions – web, television, games we see it all at Twisted Mountain Animation!
We are seeking a talented and experienced Unreal Technical Artist – Gameplay Systems to join our team who will serve a key role in creating systems and game mechanics in Unreal Engine! This position can be from anywhere within Canada and is fully remote!
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Job Title: Unreal Technical Artist – Gameplay Systems
Job Type: Full Time (100% Remote - Canada)
Experience: 3+ Years
What You’ll Do:
- Design and build reusable gameplay systems and mechanics using Unreal Engine Blueprints
- Develop and maintain animation systems, state machines, and animation-driven gameplay logic
- Create and support NPCs using behavior trees, AI controllers, and automated gameplay systems
- Build and maintain UMG-based user interfaces that integrate cleanly with gameplay systems
- Profile, debug, and optimize gameplay systems to ensure strong runtime performance
- Implement procedural and data-driven content systems where appropriate
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to turn gameplay requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Work within a Perforce-based version control and multi-user production environment
What You Need:
- Strong experience developing gameplay systems in Unreal Engine using Blueprint scripting
- Solid understanding of Unreal animation systems, including animation blueprints and state machines
- Experience building and maintaining NPCs, AI behaviors, and automated gameplay systems
- Proficiency with UMG UI development and gameplay-driven UI logic
- Experience profiling and optimizing gameplay performance in Unreal Engine
- Good understanding of 3D math concepts (vectors, transforms, rotations, interpolation)
- Comfort working in a collaborative environment using Perforce
- Ability to create systems that are reusable, maintainable, and production-ready
Nice To Have:
- Experience with C++ in Unreal Engine
- Knowledge of Niagara and real-time VFX systems
- Experience with HLSL, GLSL, or shader development
- Familiarity with Maya or other DCC tools
- Python scripting experience
- Previous experience working in animation or TV production pipelines
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work on cutting-edge projects. Team members will benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture, work environment, and competitive compensation. If you have a passion for development and are looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you.
Please apply here!
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.