ABOUT US
Mountaintop is a new game studio creating multiplayer games for players that crave a challenge. We’re an independent, remote-first studio primarily located in the US and Canada.
We’re creating the types of games that bring people together — and keep them together for “just one more round.” The types of games that inspired us as kids. The games that become our hobbies, and sometimes our obsessions.
Games are a reflection of the teams that make them. So to make the best games, we’re building a studio that puts the team first — one that's collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse, and inclusive.
We’d love for you to join us.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Lead Animator who’s passionate about building extraordinary new experiences that inspire others. You’ll play a crucial role in bringing our first title to life.
YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR - Managing members of the internal animation team to provide direction, mentorship, career development, and feedback on animation work
- Defining, troubleshooting, and providing technical/qualitative feedback for animation work created by external contractors and vendors
- Directly contributing to the development and implementation of high-quality gameplay animations that deliver great player experiences
- Collaborating with the Principal Animator and Art Director to refine and uphold the animation style for our game and marketing materials
- Working closely with production and studio leadership to scope out animation work, provide work estimates, and assist in tracking that work
- Assisting the Marketing team with animation direction and character poses
- Working closely with designers and engineers to create gameplay prototypes, as well as recognizing opportunities for animation to enhance gameplay
- Contributing to concept, direction, and game design for all Mountaintop projects
- Establishing animation best practices that ensure consistently excellent results
- Creating a team culture that prides itself on excellence, innovation, trust, and respect
ABOUT YOU - A love for playing and making amazing games
- 1+ shipped AAA titles
- 4+ years of related industry experience
- A passion for outstanding gameplay animation
- Experience working on keyframed first-person viewmodel and third-person character animations
- Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery over animation fundamentals
- Self-motivated and eager to contribute in many different areas of development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PLUSES - Experience managing internal and/or external animators
- Experience with rigging and skinning for characters and weapons
- Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
- Experience working on live service games
- Experience working with and utilizing mocap data
- Experience working with a Marketing team on animation direction and character poses
PERKS - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (100% of employee premiums paid, 90% of dependent premiums paid)
- 401k plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote-work Friendly
*Specific perks (benefits) apply to regular, full-time employees only (benefits do not apply to contractors). Benefits are determined by country of residency and comply with local, state, and country regulations.*