CG Animator - Unreal Engine

pocket.watch; Culver City (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a trailblazing entertainment company as an Unreal Engine Animator! This dynamic role involves collaborating with talented artists and producers, bringing characters to life through innovative animation techniques. With a focus on storytelling and creativity, you'll work in a fast-paced environment that celebrates diversity and unique perspectives. If you have a passion for animation and a strong understanding of Unreal Engine, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the digital kids' landscape. Embrace the opportunity to grow and innovate with a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine in VFX/Game Dev or Virtual Production.
• Experience in animating with Maya and cleaning motion capture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and producers throughout story development.
• Animate characters using body and facial mocap in Unreal Engine 5.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Animation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Tools

Maya

Perforce

Live Link Face

Job description

Salary Range: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr (Based on Experience)

We invite YOU to be YOU

Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid's landscape. Come play with us.

Pocket.watch is currently seeking a talented Unreal Engine Animator. The ideal candidate has 2 years of Unreal experience, enjoys storytelling, and has a great understanding of layout and pacing. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers throughout story development and episode production.
• Complete shots from Layout through Render in Unreal Engine 5.
• Animate characters using a combination of body and facial mocap, Mixamo and Keyframe Animation.
• Experience with Take Recorder and Sequencer to record gameplay and build shots within Unreal.
• Capture facial performance using Live Link Face to pre-recorded audio performance.
• Clean Mocap using additive blends and control rigs within Unreal Engine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2+ years of industry experience working with Unreal Engine. (VFX / Game Dev or Virtual Production).
• Experience using Perforce.
• Experience Animating with Maya.
• Experience Cleaning Motion Capture.

Skills:

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals.
• Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
• Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.

Work environment:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment or remotely.
• If required to work at any Company office, location, or with any Company employee, the worker must provide written proof of COVID-19 vaccination from the vaccine administrator or a CDC vaccination card, which includes the vaccination place, date(s), and name of vaccine.

Physical demands:

• Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position.
• Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time.
• Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc.

Direct applicants only, please.

PocketWatch, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.