Lead Animator (R27175)
Description
Epic Games is seeking a Lead Animator for their Fortnite team to develop Emote concepts and animations for various IP partners and original content. The role requires a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, acting, rhythm, game animation, and proficiency with the Unreal editor for animation implementation.
What We're Looking For
Oversee and supervise/lead character-specific animations, such as dances and emotes, using Maya and Unreal with ART tools.
Guide emotes from initial concept through animation and final implementation in Unreal Engine.
Collaborate across various art disciplines within Epic and with Vendor teams.
Lead the expanding library of cosmetic animations/emotes for players, shaping the style and feel of Fortnite's animation.
Ideal Candidate
Animation reel demonstrating key-framed character and creature animations.
Strong experience with Maya and gameplay systems like Unreal Engine.
Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions.
Experience working with mocap data.
Leadership Experience having shipped at least one title.
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
About the Company
Epic Games, Inc.
Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.
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