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Remote Game Developer - (Unpaid Volunteer Position) Job in New York, United States Popstock Educational Services

Game Developer - (Unpaid Volunteer Position) Popstock Educational Services
AnimationCreativeGameplayPerformance TuningProceduralProcedural AnimationScriptingUnreal EngineUnreal Engine 4
Junior (1-2 years) - Senior (5-8 years)
New YorkUnited States


PopStock: Where music meets the market.
10+ employees
EdTech


Role


Who you are

  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine's animation blueprint system, control rigs, and C++ or Blueprint scripting
  • Familiarity with procedural animation techniques, IK solvers, and physics simulations
  • Experience integrating AI-driven systems or working with APIs is a plus
  • Ability to analyze and solve technical challenges effectively
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and animation techniques
  • A genuine interest in financial literacy and the desire to contribute to a meaningful project

Desirables

  • Strong Unreal Engine Experience
  • Procedural Animation Knowledge
  • AI Integration Experience
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Passion for Learning



What the job involves

  • Work with our 3D artist and AI team to implement procedural animation systems for realistic character movement, gestures, and facial expressions
  • Integrate AI-driven systems for script breakdown, text-to-speech, lip-sync, and potentially facial animation, ensuring seamless synchronization and communication between components
  • Optimize the performance of animation systems and ensure smooth real-time playback within Unreal Engine
  • Collaborate closely with the 3D artist, AI team, and project leads for cohesive integration of assets, animations, and AI-driven behaviors
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop creative solutions to ensure the project's success
  • Share our commitment to financial literacy and the transformative potential of education technology

Company


Company mission

The Popstock learning tool allows users to buy and sell music artists shares in a simulated stock market environment. We make learning a very complex and intimidating financial system easy by correlating easy to understand music related metrics to metrics used by traders to understand company value, growth potential and investment worthiness.




Company benefits

  • Contribute your skills to a project that empowers financial knowledge
  • Gain experience with cutting-edge animation and AI technologies
  • Work with a passionate team innovating in education
  • Showcase work on a high-impact project with potential public visibility



Company values

  • Empowerment
  • Innovation
  • Education
  • Engagement



Founders

Jamie Lawson (CEO)
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