Lead Animator (R27175)
Description
Epic Games is seeking a Lead Animator to join the Fortnite team, focusing on developing Emote concepts and animations for both IP partners and Epic Original Content. The role requires a deep understanding of animation fundamentals, including acting, rhythm, and game animation, alongside proficiency in using the Unreal editor for animation implementation.
What We're Looking For
Oversee and supervise character-specific animations such as dances and emotes using Maya, Unreal, and ART tools.
Guide emotes from initial concept through animation and final implementation within Unreal Engine.
Collaborate across various art disciplines within Epic and with Vendor teams.
Lead the expansion and define the style and feel of Fortnite's cosmetic animation library for players.
Ideal Candidate
An 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.
Strong communication and leadership skills and experience.
Related skills, such as modeling, skinning, and rigging.
Experience working with mocap data.
Leadership experience having shipped at least one title.
User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative mindset.
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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