Lead Animator (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead Animator (Game Development): Animating Human and realistic (and sometimes Fantastical) Creatures for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO) with an accent on character anatomy, believable movement, and rapid prototyping. Focus on building and leading a new Animation Team and creating AAA quality games using Unreal Engine 4 and Autodesk Maya.

Location: Completely remote, work from anywhere.

Salary: Volunteer position (unpaid).

Company

hirify.global is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team developing an indie open-world RPG, The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order, using Unreal Engine 4.

What you will do

• Animate 3D Human and Creature characters for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order.
• Collaborate closely with 3D Character Artists and Riggers.
• Help build and lead a new Animation Team.
• Attend weekly team meetings and follow team policies.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of human anatomy and movement.
• Expertise in animating 3D characters, quadrupeds, and aerial creatures.
• Understanding of traditional animation principles for believable movement.
• Experience with non-gaming NLA systems and/or has animated for games.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Maya for animations and Unreal Engine 4.
• Self-motivated with strong online communication and team-collaboration skills.
• English: Fluency required.

Nice to have

• Experience managing and organizing other animators.
• Ability to create and skin 3D character skeletons and rigs.
• Experience with Reallusion Character Creator 3 (CC3) and iClone 7.

Culture & Benefits

• Volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team.
• Focus on creating AAA quality games.
• Long-term volunteer position.
• Collaborative, English-speaking team.