Outsourcing Animator

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as an Outsource Animator, collaborating with internal and external teams on animation assets for cosmetics. You will work with the producer on scheduling, coordinate with the internal development team, and manage asset delivery from external vendors. This hands-on role requires managing outsourced animation, providing feedback, and ensuring quality and consistency. You will establish animation guidelines, oversee asset implementation, and train outsourcing partners. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in animation software, excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience managing large-scale asset deliveries. Escape Velocity is a fully remote studio that prioritizes employee well-being and offers excellent benefits.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Shipping experience
• Ability to work non-traditional office hours

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate closely with both internal and external teams on animation assets for cosmetics
• 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
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners
• Intake and assessment of assets to ensure they meet the required standards
• Provide valuable feedback on animation from outsource to maintain quality and consistency throughout the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Shotgrid experience
• Live service project experience

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Fully remote
• Support team members nearly anywhere in the world