What we are looking for:
We are seeking an Outsource Animator to collaborate closely with both internal and external teams on animation assets for cosmetics. In this role, you will work with the producer on scheduling, coordinate with the internal development team to meet project needs and manage the delivery of assets from external vendors. The candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for external partners and must be extremely nimble, with strong organizational skills, strong communicational skills, and flexibility to adapt to varying time schedules, evolving project needs, and non-traditional hours across different time zones. While the role includes managerial responsibilities, it is also hands-on, involving the intake and assessment of assets to ensure they meet the required standards. Additionally, you will provide valuable feedback on animation from outsource to maintain quality and consistency throughout the project.
Requirements
What we will do together:
- Work closely with animation leads and directors to establish clear animation guidelines, including technical constraints and artistic direction for outsourced animation assets.
- Oversee, Implement and track assets.
- Provide detailed feedback to outsourced animation teams, ensuring that work maintains consistency with the project's visual style, tone, and gameplay requirements.
- Train and support outsourcing partners by sharing best practices, sample animations, and technical documentation to streamline their production process.
- Assist in resolving technical and creative challenges, promoting efficient and sustainable workflows.
What you will bring:
- Proficiency in animation software, such as Maya, MotionBuilder and Unreal Engine 5’s animation tools set and pipeline.
- Attention to detail and the ability to critique both technical and creative aspects of animation.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience managing large-scale asset deliveries from external teams. (Shotgrid experience is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and team player.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with both internal teams and external outsourcing partners.
- Passion for animation and a desire to stay up to date with industry trends and technologies.
- Live service project experience preferred, but shipping experience required.
- Ability to work non-traditional office hours.
Benefits
Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:
Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that doesn’t make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things. Finally (and perhaps most importantly) we’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.
How to apply:
Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.
Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.
Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
