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Junior Animation Programmer - Remote or OnSite

Studio Wildcard is the American video game developer behind the hit survival game ARK: Survival Evolved and its expansions.

Studio Wildcard

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 50k-70k USD

United States only

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We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved. We're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Animation Programmer who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in game development as an animation programmer
  • Advanced understanding of animation systems
  • Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
  • Experience using Unreal Engine 5
  • C++ experience
  • Degree in computer science or a related field
  • Experience with Rigging and Animation
  • Tool Programming, MEL, PyMel Python
  • Houdini experience

Benefits

  • 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums
  • 5 different plans to choose from for Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) option
  • 100% covered Parental Leave
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Unlimited Sick Time
  • FSA/ HSA options

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Salary

Salary: 50k-70k USD

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Studio Wildcard

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Through groundbreaking technology and a relentless commitment to immersive experiences, we are revolutionizing the open-world survival genre at Studio Wildcard. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans with a shared vision, we set out to bridge the gap between ambitious indie creativity and AAA production values. Our team is driven by the belief that core gamers deserve vast, dynamic worlds that challenge their survival instincts and foster deep community interaction. We leverage cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine 5 to create visually stunning and technically complex environments, as seen in our flagship franchise, ARK: Survival Evolved.

Our innovation extends beyond just game mechanics; it permeates our entire development philosophy. We operate as a distributed studio, uniting talented developers from across the globe—from our headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to our offices in Gainesville, Florida, and beyond. This flexible, remote-friendly structure allows us to tap into a diverse pool of expertise, ensuring that every aspect of our games, from creature AI to environmental physics, is crafted with precision and passion. By prioritizing direct engagement with our player base and iterating rapidly based on community feedback, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the survival genre, delivering experiences that are as evolving and unpredictable as the prehistoric worlds we build.

Employee benefits

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Parental Leave

100% covered Parental Leave.

Paid Time Off

Includes PTO and Paid Holidays.

Life Insurance

Life insurance coverage provided.

Remote Work

Options for remote or onsite work.

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