Hi-Rez Studios is hiring a Lead Animator to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia on our new project, Rogue Company!

Rogue Company is an action shooter blending military and fashion into our characters sent out to epic, diverse locales. Please take a look at our artblast: https://magazine.artstation.com/2020/07/first-watch-games-rogue-company-art-blast/

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

What our Lead Animators do at Hi-Rez Studios:

• Leads a team in the creation and implementation of 3D animation for Rogue Company.
• Coordinates, prepares, and directs motion capture sessions.
• Guide your team to achieve our milestones on time and at quality, communicate risks effectively.
• Understands how to deliver quality animations and guide the visual and technical quality for the animation team.
• Mentor, manage and regularly review individuals to build a cohesive and effective team.
• Create new processes, evaluate existing processes, and evolve process to support the team.
• Work with production, design, engineers and other art discipline leads to determine tasks, direction, and timelines.

What we are Looking for:

• 7+ years of experience with 1 or more years of team lead experience.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of animation principles and production art pipeline.
• Works collaboratively and communicates with multiple teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Is self motivated, has a strong work ethic, and communication skills.
• Is open to direction and feedback, embraces change.
• Technically minded, understanding and experience with the game animation pipeline.
• Ability to mentor younger artists, and set a visual tone with their work.
• Knowledge of 3DS Max, Maya and similar software packages.
• Unreal Engine 4 or other game engine experience.
• Experience working with and directing motion capture.