Senior Animator

Epic Games • Cary, NC

8h

About The Position

Epic Games is searching for a mid to Senior Gameplay Animator to work on several initiatives as part of our collaboration with Disney. This Animator will create original animation with a strong emphasis on style and appeal that's grounded in realistic world physics. A great understanding of the fundamentals of animation and how they relate to game animation is needed, along with the ability to implement animations in the Unreal 5 game engine using our animation blueprint system. In addition to being a world-class games experience, this new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney. Come join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment.

Requirements

• 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

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees