About the job

HOLOGATE is looking for a skilled and versatile Lead Technical Artist (f/d/m) to strengthen our Art & Development teams. In this role, you will work at the intersection of art and technology, ensuring animations are seamlessly integrated into our immersive XR and VR experiences.

We offer

• The opportunity to work in an innovative, fast-growing international technology company
• Room for ownership and the ability to actively contribute to our organizational development
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a dynamic work environment
• Flexible working hours with core working hours and a healthy work-life balance
• A motivated, creative team and a company culture built on openness and progress

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Technical Animation discipline across multiple projects
• Collaborate with artists and developers to integrate animations into gameplay and interactions
• Drive the implementation of character and object animations in Unreal Engine
• Own and optimize animation, rigging, and engine integration workflows
• Troubleshoot complex animation-related and pipeline issues
• Continuously improve technical pipelines and workflows between Art and Development
• Act as the technical interface between artists, programmers, and other stakeholders
• Mentor Technical Animators and promote best practices across the team

Key Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience as a Technical Animator or in a similar role
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring team members
• Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Solid understanding of animation pipelines and real-time animation systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Structured, solution-oriented working style
• Very good English skills; German is a plus

Desirables

• Experience with XR, VR, or real-time simulation projects
• Experience supporting complex, multi-platform real-time applications