Digital Marketing Animator
Boston DynamicsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Senior Animator position?
The base pay range is $120,000 to $150,000 per year, with actual compensation varying based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Is this role remote or on-site, and where is it located?
The role is on-site in San Rafael, CA or Santa Monica, CA.
What skills are required for the Senior Animator role?
Required skills include 5+ years of experience in animation for games, strong proficiency in Maya, experience with animation systems in modern game engines (Unreal Engine preferred), understanding of animation principles, familiarity with motion capture, and experience with state machines and blend trees.
What benefits are offered for this position?
Benefits include vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching for regular full-time employees.
What makes a strong application for this Senior Animator role?
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality character animation is essential, along with 5+ years of game animation experience and proficiency in Maya. Highlighting collaboration skills, Unreal Engine experience, and mentoring background will strengthen your candidacy.
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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