Epic Games · 6 days ago
Senior Animator
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for its innovative approach to game development and engine technology. They are seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create original animations with a focus on style and realism, collaborating with various teams to enhance the gaming experience.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Create character-specific animations, such as gameplay animation, in Maya and Unreal Engine using our Control Rig toolset
Take animation from initial concept through implementation in Unreal Engine 5 using our animation blueprint system
Drive collaboration across disciplines, including Production, Design, Technical Animation, and Technical Design
Help drive the style and feel of best-in-class animation
Collaborate with leads in a daily style critique environment to find optimal solutions and address basic issues as they arise
Refine animations and gameplay feel as needed to get the best quality animation within the timeline
Qualification
Required
Experience working on AAA games for console, PC, and/or mobile as a Senior Gameplay Animator
A strong animation reel showing expertise in key-framed character and creature animation
A strong sense of gameplay feel and timing in relation to game design principles
Relevant experience in both gameplay and cinematic animation
Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions
Familiarity with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 art pipeline
Understanding of modeling, skinning, and rigging
Benefits
We pay 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.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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