Senior Animator at Aegis Ventures

San Rafael, Cartago, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in animation for games
  • Strong proficiency in Maya
  • Experience working with animation systems in modern game engines (Unreal Engine preferred)
  • A strong understanding of animation principles, character performance, and motion dynamics
  • Familiarity with motion capture processes, cleanup, and implementation
  • Experience with state machines, blend trees, and animation-driven gameplay mechanics
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively with designers and engineers
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality character animation

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for player characters, enemies, and NPCs
  • Work closely with designers and engineers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into gameplay and AI systems
  • Help define and refine animation pipelines and workflows to maximize efficiency and quality
  • Collaborate with technical animators and engineers to develop animation state machines, blend trees, and procedural animation solutions
  • Maintain a high level of artistic and technical quality while meeting project deadlines
  • Mentor and support junior animators, sharing knowledge and best practices
  • Provide feedback and iterate animations based on playtests and internal reviews

Skills

Maya
Keyframe Animation
Motion Capture
Unreal Engine
Animation State Machines
Blend Trees
Procedural 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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