Full-Time
Animation Director
Posted on 2/22/2024
Develops 3D engine technology and digital platforms
Senior
Morrisville, NC, USA
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant animation experience
- Team Lead experience on at least one AAA title
- Strong proficiency in Maya and Unreal Engine
- In-depth knowledge of Maya's rigging tools and animation workflows
- Expertise in art pipelines, dependencies, and project scope
- Familiarity with directing and editing motion and performance capture
- Portfolio showcasing relevant animation experience in games and/or film
- Deep understanding of animation workflows and rigging for Unreal Engine
- Strong communication skills with a grasp of various art disciplines (animation, character, environment, VFX)
- Familiarity with game engines, art integration pipelines, and optimization techniques
- Fulfill a dual role as both an individual contributor and a leader and mentor for members of the Animation team
- Maintain a world-class animation team by working closely with talents to form a well-rounded, high-performing group of animators and foster the development of a robust knowledge base among team members to guide their career growth and advancement
- Act as the guardian of quality and authenticity in the style and feel of Fortnite’s animation and collaborate closely with Producers, Designers, Engineers, and Artists to actualize the game vision including providing time estimates for project planning, assessing coverage needs, and determining the quantity required for our animation pipelines
- Stay informed about and evaluate new technologies and techniques in the industry for potential application in the game and advocate for the development of tools to optimize processes and workflows
- Manage and contribute to maintaining positive morale and a healthy team culture
Epic Games is a prominent provider of Unreal Engine, a widely utilized 3D engine technology with applications in gaming, film, architecture, automotive, and simulation. The company also offers Epic Online Services and Epic Games Store, establishing a comprehensive digital platform for developers and creators to produce, distribute, and manage games and other content.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$15.4B
Headquarters
Cary, North Carolina
Founded
1991
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 31%Benefits
Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share
Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO & sick time
Paid sabbatical