Principal Animator at Aegis Ventures

San Rafael, Cartago, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in animation within the video game industry
  • Proficiency in Maya and other industry-standard animation tools
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, motion, and weight in animation
  • Experience with both keyframe animation and motion capture techniques
  • Experience with UE5
  • Proven track record of leading animation teams and delivering high-quality content
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

  • Set the standard for all character, creature, and object animations
  • Collaborate with the Animation Director to define the animation style and direction
  • Oversee the rigging process and ensure that rigs are optimized for animation
  • Work closely with the gameplay and cinematics teams to ensure animations are integrated seamlessly
  • Provide feedback and mentorship to other animators
  • Ensure animations meet performance and memory constraints for different platforms
  • Stay current with industry trends and techniques in animation

Skills

Maya
UE5
Keyframe Animation
Motion Capture
Rigging
Creature Animation
Physics-Based Animation

Aegis Ventures

Startup studio for launching transformative companies

About Aegis Ventures

Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to create and grow companies that aim to address significant societal challenges. The company operates as a startup studio, providing resources and support to help launch and scale new ventures. Aegis focuses on developing businesses primarily in the fields of artificial intelligence and health technologies. Their approach involves combining innovative ideas with long-term financial backing to ensure sustainable growth. Aegis Ventures distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing the creation of companies that not only aim for profitability but also strive to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$26.3MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition in AI healthcare startups may dilute market share.
AI reliance poses ethical and regulatory challenges in healthcare.
Partnership with Northwell Holdings may face integration challenges.

Differentiation

Aegis Ventures partners with industry leaders to launch transformative companies.
Focus on AI and health technologies for impactful societal solutions.
Unique collaboration with Northwell Holdings to create innovative healthcare platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine aligns with Aegis Ventures' healthcare innovation focus.
AI in telehealth improves patient engagement, benefiting Aegis' virtual care initiatives.
AI-based diagnostic tools support Optain's market entry and growth.

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