• Design and maintain scalable, real-time animation systems that integrate with AI behaviors and procedural motion. • Collaborate closely with AI engineers and gameplay developers to create adaptive, systemic character performances. • Support rigging workflows, including the design and review of skeletal structures, facial systems, and deformation strategies. • Build tools (in Python or MEL) that support animation retargeting, pose libraries, motion blending, or state-driven animation logic. • Prototype and implement motion matching, IK solvers, and procedural animation techniques that support gameplay responsiveness and realism. • Ensure clean integration and optimization of animation assets in engine (preferably Unreal). • Help define and enforce animation quality and performance standards across the pipeline.

• Premium short-form motion design: animations, transitions, animated branding/overlays, kinetic typography • Complete social content packaging: animated titles, lower-thirds, graphic elements, animated product packshots • Visual direction aligned with the brand's DNA (palette, typography, rhythm, textures/materials) • Adaptation to trends and native formats of each platform (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) • Rapid iterations based on brand feedback • Strict adherence to visual codes and luxury-level finish

• Bridge the gap between art and code on various projects • Collaborate with artists and developers • Support seamless development processes • Ensure high-quality deliverables

• Lead the VFX team: maintain consistency across the department providing direction and feedback, ensuring all team members understand their role in the department and know what is expected of them • Lead team meetings and relay important studio information when required • Work closely with department manager to provide mentorship and coaching for VFX team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting • Guide the creative process; drive the concept process for game effects • Bring in-progress and prototype effects to completion • Work with the Art Directors and art teams to ensure artistic unity across the game • Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat • Work with designers, engineers, and other artists in creating strong moment-to-moment gameplay • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that assets fall within set parameters in regards to performance, best practices, and art style • Playtest with both the studio and the VFX team to review and iterate VFX