We’re Hiring – 3D Animation Engineer / Technical Artist (Unreal + AI Avatar Hub)

We’re Hiring – 3D Animation Engineer / Technical Artist (Unreal + AI Avatar Hub) Location : Remote / Hybrid – Open to India, Europe & MENA

Project : ISIDORE V2 – Next-Gen AI Avatar Platform

Company : CompetitivIA | European AI Innovation Hub

About the Project ISIDORE V2 is the next generation of AI-driven avatars and intelligent ecosystems , blending cinematic-quality animation, emotion-aware AI , and real-time interaction .

Our goal : to build a unified AI Avatar Hub — where Unreal Engine, AI, and behavioral animation converge.

After a successful first version, we’re entering V2 : a high-end production cycle focused on

• next-level animation realism,
• facial and body motion driven by AI,
• real-time synchronization between avatars, voice, and emotion layers.

Your Mission We’re looking for a 3D Animation Engineer / Technical Artist with strong expertise in both artistic direction and technical integration , capable of :

Developing and optimizing character animation pipelines for Unreal Engine 5.4

Integrating AI-driven behaviors, facial rigs, and motion capture data

Collaborating with the AI and 3D modeling teams to sync emotion, lip sync, and body logic

Designing and maintaining animation control systems (Blueprints / Control Rig / Sequencer)

Working on real-time rendering, shaders, and cinematic sequencing

Ensuring seamless asset integration between animation, rigging, and engine layers

Bringing artistic sensitivity to technical challenges, delivering lifelike avatars with fluid motion

Ideal Profile You are a bridge between art and technology — someone who understands the soul of animation and the precision of code.

Required Skills

✅ Unreal Engine 5.x (Control Rig, Sequencer, Metahuman)

✅ Rigging / Animation integration (Maya, Blender, or MotionBuilder)

✅ Blueprint scripting and animation event logic

✅ Experience with mocap systems (Rokoko, DeepMotion, Move.ai, etc.)

✅ Strong understanding of lighting, shading, and real-time rendering

✅ English fluency (written and spoken)

Bonus Skills

✨ Experience in AI animation tools or procedural animation systems

✨ Familiarity with RAG, OpenAI API, or voice-to-motion synchronization

✨ Background in VFX, gaming, or cinematic production

You’ll Work With Rishi – Lead 3D Model & Avatar Designer

Arun – Unreal Engine Environment & Engine Stabilization

Syed – AI Voice & Emotion Integration

Supported by CompetitivIA’s Innovation Hub (Web, Data, and UX teams)

What We Offer Work on a global AI & 3D innovation project with high creative autonomy

Long-term collaboration (12+ months) with co-credit visibility

An environment that values artistry, innovation, and performance

Flexible hours and collaboration with a multicultural, expert team