What are the responsibilities and job description for the SMITE 2 - Motion Graphics Artist position at Hi-Rez Studios?
Titan Forge Studios is looking to hire an experienced Motion Graphics Artist to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia.
At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create and challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your creativity and dedication.
Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, SMITE 2, and as we embark on exciting new game projects!
Responsibilities:
- Generate motion graphic animations and broadcast assets for use on our videos, streams, games, and social channels.
- Capture cinematic in-game/editor footage on Unreal Engine 3 and Unreal Engine 5.
- Implement post production onto live-action footage.
- Estimates how long a task will require to hit a specific quality bar, and provides estimates for long-term scheduling of animation tasks.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of industry experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of animating in After Effects
- Delivers high-quality animation assets.
- Expertise in animation principles, anatomy, design, typography, and video.
- Can show attention to detail, spacing of assets, and readability of assets.
- Able to take up a project with limited instruction from a lead.
- Performs as a key contributor to the asset production process.
- Capable of delivering production-quality animation under production schedules.
- Work with game teams and outside vendors to make sure all parties' assets are represented and adhere to brand standards.
- Great understanding of AE suite of plugins like Trapcode, Video Copilot, etc.
- Knowledge of AE Expressions.
- Knowledge of working in a 3D pipeline and with 3D Tools. Like Unreal Engine, Maya, Max, C4D ect.
Preferred Candidates:
- Geeks out over the new Unreal Motion Graphics tools & AI
- Degree in Design/Communication field.
- Traditional/Digital illustration and typography skills.
- Knowledge of the games industry as a whole.
- Knowledge of trends in Social Media and Advertising as a whole.
Salary : $65,400 - $90,900