Director: Unreal Engine Short Series

3 weeks ago

Glendale, Arizona, United States OddBot Animation Full time
Director - Unreal Engine Short Series

To Apply:
Please submit a Resume and Portfolio / Reel

Job Overview:


The Director will oversee all aspects of the story and animation process, shepherding the narrative inside of Unreal Engine from Script, 2D and 3D storyboard, Animation, Comp, and post-delivery.

They are responsible for creatively problem-solving story issues as they arise and managing a team of 2D and 3D storyboard artists.


Location:
Glendale, CA

Hybrid Work Schedule (in office Tuesdays-Thursdays)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interpret scripts, understand, and match the narrative style of the show
  • Manage and provide creative handouts to 2D and 3D storyboard artists
  • Ability to make minor story adjustments in Unreal Engine (EG. camera adjustments)
  • Provide direction for lighting, set, and assets in Unreal Engine
  • Provide story direction and drawovers on 2D thumbnails and 3D storyboards
  • Provide creative feedback and drawovers for Animation
  • Meet with the storyboard team on a 11 basis
  • Attend and provide clear and decisive direction in Story, Animation, and Unreal Engine review sessions
  • Creatively problemsolve story solutions as production needs arise
  • Create process documentation as needed for story and animation teams

Applicants must have:

  • 5 years of experience in the Animation, Games, or related industry
  • 3 years of experience working in Maya or comparable CG animation software
  • 2 years of experience directing animated content
  • Technical understanding of a dimensional CG space, including but not limited to; scene layout, shot framing, camera placement, focal length, and lens uses
  • Basic understanding of Storyboard Pro
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and creatively iterate quickly and efficiently

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine software and its capabilities, including but not limited to: importing/exporting/replacing FBX assets, using the sequencer, lighting, cameras, and postprocessing
  • Basic understanding of Perforce and asset management processes
  • Knowledge of Animate CC is a plus

Professional Characteristics:

  • Strong leadership and management capabilities
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new software and story processes
  • Ability to creatively problemsolve
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organized and efficient
  • Enthusiastic attitude
  • Collaborative team player

Salary Range:
$2,850-$3,200/week

Please note this job description may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that are required for this job

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