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Lead Animator - Remote

Posted 13 weeks ago
Design
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Asia

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.
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Side

Side is a forward-thinking technology company focused on mobile development, particularly in creating high-quality Android applications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Side seeks to build a team of passionate engineers who are dedicated to delivering top-notch products. The company values expertise in Android app development and emphasizes best practices to ensure the quality and reliability of its offerings.

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