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Epic Games

Cinematics Animation Director

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for a Cinematic Animation Director to join our cinematic ... Experience in a lead or senior role, managing animators and owning animation quality for both ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA

$88K - $120K/yr

Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We ... animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning ... animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We ... animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management ...

Bonfire Studios

Gameplay Animator (Senior/Principal)

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$113.80K - $129.90K/yr

You'll help define the animation language of a competitive experience, shaping clarity and ... THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF: * You're primarily looking for a people-management or team ...

Turtle Rock Studios

Technical Animator - Temp

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Join our exceptional development team to help us create industry leading animation and gameplay ... Excellent problem solving and time management skills * Team player with a positive attitude and the ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...

Epoch Games

Lead Animator

Winston Salem, NC · On-site +1

A passion for animation and a dedication to creating AAA quality games Optional Requirements: * Managing and organizing other Animators, and a fair amount of spare-time in order to communicate and ...

Epoch Games

Lead Animator

Winston Salem, NC

A passion for animation and a dedication to creating AAA quality games Optional Requirements: * Managing and organizing other Animators, and a fair amount of spare-time in order to communicate and ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA

Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...

Carlost Inc.

Customer Success Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. * Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. * Collaborate with Design ...

ZeniMax Media

Animator (First-Person)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

Work In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for game ... You are great at organization and time management. * You have strong oral and written communication ...

Paramount

VP Business & Legal Affairs

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$225K - $275K/yr

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Gaming & Animation, will ... management. - Communicate complex legal topics clearly to internal stakeholders and executive ...

STAHL

Audio-Visual Animator

Port Hueneme, CA

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies ... This role contributes to the production of computer games, movies, music videos, commercials, and ...

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What is the difference between Manager Gaming Animation vs Game Artist?

AspectManager Gaming AnimationGame Artist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Animation, Game Design, or related field; leadership experienceBachelor's in Fine Arts, Animation, or related field; strong portfolio
Work EnvironmentLeads animation teams, collaborates with developersCreates visual assets, works closely with designers and programmers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in game development studios, tech companiesUsed in game studios, animation houses, entertainment industry
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles in animationCompared for visual asset creation in gaming

The main difference is that a Manager Gaming Animation oversees animation teams and manages project workflows, while a Game Artist focuses on creating visual assets like characters and environments. Both roles require strong animation or art skills, but the manager also needs leadership and project management experience.

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Cinematics Animation Director

Cinematics Animation Director

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
CINEMATICS
What We Do
In the Cinematics Team, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in realtime. We are in the early stages of this growth in realtime quality work and we are growing quickly and implementing various techniques and ideas to improve what can be done in Unreal Engine. Our team is one of the few at the forefront of delivering innovation, through cinematic quality visuals.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is searching for a Cinematic Animation Director to join our cinematic team working on projects, including Fortnite and other IP. You'll create original animation with a strong emphasis on style and appeal, grounded in realistic world physics - and you'll help shape how we make that animation, not just what it looks like. This role requires a deep understanding of animation fundamentals and how they translate to game animation, combined with genuine curiosity about emerging tools and workflows. You'll take animation from initial concept through implementation using our animation system in Unreal Engine 5, while actively exploring new approaches - from AI-assisted motion generation and video-to-animation pipelines (Meshcapade, video2fbx, etc.) to whatever comes next.
In this role, you will
  • Lead and mentor a small team of experienced internal cinematic animators.
  • Own the animation direction and quality control for all cinematic animation outsourcing efforts.
  • Create character-specific animations based on narrative collaborations with cinematic directors, using Unreal Engine's Sequencer and Control Rig toolset.
  • Drive collaboration across disciplines - including Production, Technical Animation, and Design - to help define the style and feel of Epic's cinematic animation.
  • Collaborate with other discipline leads (environment, lighting, fx, game dev, etc) in a dailies-style critique environment, find optimal solutions, and address issues as they arise.
  • Direct and work with motion capture data as a core part of the layout process.
  • Refine animations as needed to achieve the highest quality within project timelines. Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging animation workflows and tools, helping the team stay ahead of the curve on production innovation.
What we're looking for
  • A strong animation reel demonstrating expertise in keyframed character and creature animation.
  • Experience in a lead or senior role, managing animators and owning animation quality for both internal and outsourced teams.
  • Relevant experience in cinematic animation.
  • Strong instincts for both realistic and stylized motion.
  • Strong story and problem solving skills when adjustments are needed.
  • Ability and affinity for brainstorming and collaborating with a small team to design short stories that align with the creative brief.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine and the Control Rig workflow.
  • Experience directing and working with motion capture.
  • A technical mindset - someone who enjoys digging into pipelines, scripting tools, and figuring out how to make workflows faster and better, not just animating within them.
  • Demonstrated interest in emerging animation technology: AI-driven motion synthesis, video-to-animation capture, procedural animation, or similar tools and techniques. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. Ability to work independently and own a project from start to completion.

Nice to have
  • Experience animating hard-surface or vehicle animation.
  • Understanding of modeling, skinning, and rigging.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Meshcapade, DeepMotion, Rokoko, or similar emerging motion capture and generation platforms.
  • Background in scripting or technical art (Python, MEL, Blueprints).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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