Lead Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Animator (GameDev): Overseeing and developing character-specific animations, such as dances and emotes, for Fortnite with an accent on Emote concept development, animation, and final implementation in Unreal Engine. Focus on guiding emotes from initial concept through implementation and shaping the animation style and feel for Fortnite.

Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil

Company

hirify.global creates award-winning games and engine technology, including Unreal Engine and Fortnite, with a global team across 25 countries.

What you will do

• Oversee and supervise character-specific animations (dances, emotes) using Maya and Unreal ART tools.
• Guide emotes from initial concept through animation and final implementation in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with various art disciplines and Vendor teams.
• Lead the growing library of cosmetic animations/emotes, shaping Fortnite’s animation style.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience having shipped at least one title in a leadership role.
• Experience working with mocap data.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
• 100% company-paid benefits for employees and dependents (medical, dental, life insurance).
• Supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers and commuter benefits for onsite employees.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.