Lead Animator - Remote

Overview

As Lead Animator, you’ll drive the animation quality, direction, and workflows across a range of high-end game projects, leading a team of animators to deliver fluid and expressive animations.

In Short

• Lead the creation of high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations.
• Define and maintain the animation vision and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Tech Art, Rigging, and Engineering teams.
• Review internal and outsourced animation work for quality benchmarks.
• Troubleshoot animation and rigging issues.
• Mentor and guide a team of animators.
• Partner with production to scope animation deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and style guides.
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional animation experience in game development.
• Proven experience delivering AAA-quality gameplay and cinematic animation.
• Advanced proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and/or Unity.
• Experience with keyframe and mocap cleanup workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in English.
• Prior experience with outsourcing or co-development projects preferred.

Benefits

• This role is contract to start with potential to convert to full time.
• Join a global video game development team.
• Contribute to top-notch game development projects.
• Experience opportunities in various regions worldwide.