Lead 2D Animator

A Lead 2D Animator will be responsible for overseeing the animation process, ensuring consistency and quality, and mentoring the team. This role requires a creative thinker with a strong background in 2D animation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team of animators to produce high-quality work. Additionally, the Lead 2D Animator must ensure that the work produced is consistent and coherent with the project's overall style and quality.

Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications for a Lead 2D Animator:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Understand project goals to set the visual identity of the game or project.
• Key person for successful delivery of all animation and gaming animation projects.
• Responsible for training and coaching the team on new software’s and different animation styles.
• Create compelling 2D character animations with an emphasis on humour and storytelling.
• Create models, drawings, and illustrations
• Work within performance constraints while maintaining high-quality work and Establishing artwork for the backgrounds and layouts.
• Implement efficient workflows and processes to optimize animation production.
• Integrate assets into the game engine to evaluate visual quality and performance.
• Contribute to production milestones, schedule, and prioritize tasks with the Art Director.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of 2D animations, environments, and props.
• Lead and mentor a team of 2D animators, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality animation.
• Collaborate with directors and other department leads to develop animation styles and techniques.
• Conduct regular team meetings and reviews to monitor progress and address any challenges.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in 2D animation, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading animation projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A relevant degree, such as a Bachelor's in Game Production, Animation, Graphic Design, or Fine Arts or a related filed.
• Strong understanding of 2D Animation & Production processes.
• Proficiency in software-like Spine, Photoshop, After Effects, Unity, Blender, and Dragon Bones.
• Ability to adapt quickly and execute in different animation styles.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and creating technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, storytelling, character design, sense of imagination, ingenuity, and foresight and project management methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in game animation and knowledge of Unity, Spine or other game engines.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that the final animated product aligns with the creative vision and technical specifications of the project. The Lead 2D Animator also plays a crucial role in team management and project coordination. If you're interested in pursuing this career, focusing on developing both your artistic skills and leadership abilities please apply for this position.