Position: Senior/Lead Animator

Location: Remote

Startup Opportunity:

Are you an entrepreneur at heart? Ever dreamed of starting your own studio? This is your chance! Join our team of talented developers and industry veterans as a founding member of our team. The following is a volunteer opportunity (i.e. initially unpaid), but if you have the cycles and are in a position to contribute sweat for equity, this might be for you!

Our Mission:

We’re developing an exciting new fantasy IP and genre defining game, featuring a blend of fast paced multiplayer action/combat and familiar MMORPG mechanics. We’re pushing the boundaries of competitive genres to create a more accessible yet deeper PvP experience. Our broader mission is to build immersive experiences that touch people’s hearts while having fun, enjoying work/life balance and sharing the spoils of our success with our developers.

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Lead or Senior Animator to join our team and take a pivotal role in shaping the animation quality of our game. As a Lead Animator, you will oversee animation production, ensuring our characters and environments come to life with fluidity and technical precision.

Responsibilities:

Mentor or lead and manage the animation team, providing direction, guidance and feedback.
Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other leads, directors and team members to maintain consistent animation quality and style.
Create and implement high-quality animations for characters and creatures, focusing on combat actions, spell casting, and environmental interactions.
Utilize technical animation skills to implement advanced animation systems and optimize performance.
Contribute to defining and maintaining animation pipelines and workflows.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in animation technology and techniques.

Requirements:

Proficiency in animation software such as Maya or equivalent.
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 animation systems and workflows.
Experience in character animation, including rigging, and motion capture.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Portfolio demonstrating a range of animation styles and technical abilities.

Nice to Have:

Passion for gaming and a deep appreciation for fantasy genres.
Previous experience in Animation Leadership or mentoring roles.
Technical animation skills for optimizing animation performance and integration.
Previous experience on ambitious game projects.

Note: this is initially an unpaid position as we work towards securing investment/funding and/or publishing partners. The plan is for this to convert to a paid position, once we are sufficiently funded, with an opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience.

Lead/Sr Animator

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