Unreal Engine Animator (Automotive Visualization)

Scout Motors   

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location.  Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation.  Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.  And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. 

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. 

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

•    Lead visual design work from ideation to mock-ups to implementation.
•    Develop designs that express the Scout brand coherently across digital and print mediums.
•    Create compelling visualizations and animations from Alias and Catia data for weekly design review with design and engineering teams. 
•    Create repeatable creative animations and rigging, realistic interaction with the environment, and suspension movement. 
•    Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to understand their needs and anticipate and prepare for visualization needs.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. The role will be based at our office in Novi, MI. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

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What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Design, Entertainment Arts, or a related field. Equivalent years of professional experience also acceptable. 
•    8+ years of experience designing animation or visualization for automobiles. 
•    Ability to create rigged vehicle systems that can be repurposed and reused. 
•    Proficiency in animation including data preparation, rigging, camera movement. 
•    Expertise in Unreal Engine.
•    Basic Alias or VRED skills are preferred. 
•    Experience with Twin Motion, Blender, and Maya is preferred. 
•    Portfolio showing body of work that illustrates range of animation and environment design. 
•    Knowledge of automotive design and vehicle engineering. 
•    Strong organizational and communication skills. 
•    Ability to thrive with a high degree of autonomy and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment. 
•    Passion for all things design — photography, cinematography, architecture, product design, fashion, color, and/or composition.

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury d