Unreal Engine Metahuman Animator @ Urban CGI

We are looking for a skilled MetaHuman Animator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate works primarily inside Unreal Engine 5 — animating MetaHumans, props, and vehicles, building scenes in Sequencer, and delivering polished cinematic renders. You will be given video scripts and briefs and be expected to translate them into fully realised in-engine shots, working closely with our video production team to bring each sequence to life with strong composition, lighting, and attention to detail.

About Us

Urban CGI is an Australian-founded and internationally expanding technology solutions company that transforms design, training and projects using CGI simulation.

Training Simulation – convert procedures, inductions and competencies into LMS linked, micro-credentialled, interactive CGI training sims for high retention, efficiency and engagement

Project Simulation – build CGI sims to make design projects move faster with assured validation, verification, integration, operations, construction, engagement and approvals

Our goal is to modernise systems so clients can change the world for the better, faster.

We have been in business for 20 years working with Tier 1 clients on complex projects to solve wicked problems across infrastructure, mining, rail, for design and training scenarios.

We are a family-owned and run business with a fantastic long-term dedicated team on a pathway for expansion and international growth.

Responsibilities

• Animate MetaHumans, props, and vehicles directly in Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig and the animation toolset
• Review video scripts and briefs, break them down into concrete UE5 tasks, and plan scenes accordingly
• Set up shots in Sequencer with strong camerawork, scene composition, and cinematic lighting
• Render final outputs from UE5 to a production-ready standard
• Collaborate with the video production team to ensure animation and scenes meet brief requirements and quality standards

Skills/Experience

• Solid hands-on experience animating in Unreal Engine 5 — MetaHumans, props, and vehicles
• Proficiency in UE5 Sequencer for shot setup, camera, and scene assembly
• Ability to read a script or brief and translate it into a clear set of in-engine tasks
• Strong eye for composition, lighting, and visual detail

Nice To Have

• Rigging experience in UE5 or a DCC tool (Maya, Blender, or similar)
• Blueprint experience in UE5
• Previous experience in a video production or cinematic pipeline

A showreel demonstrating in-engine UE5 animation and cinematic work is required

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 🎬 Animating characters
• 🤝 Collaborating with the team
• 🔄 Testing and refining animations

Key Strengths

• 🎮 Unreal Engine
• 🕺 Animation Techniques
• 👤 Metahuman Creator
• 🖌️ 3D Modeling
• 📖 Storyboarding
• 🤝 Team Collaboration

Why Urban CGI is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Urban CGI not with Hatch.