Lead Animator

5 Months ago • 7 Years +

Animation

Job Description

The client is expanding its team to work on their first title, seeking an experienced Lead Animator. The role involves leading the animation pipeline for a tactical RPG, aiming to create an unforgettable experience for players. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation process, translating art direction into animation documentation, creating benchmark animations, participating in R&D, collaborating with various teams, developing assets, and mentoring the animation team. Additional tasks involve fixing animation bugs, creating presentations, and hands-on creation of game-ready animations. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned animator with a strong portfolio.

Must Have:

7+ years of relevant work experience
Proficient with animation software (MotionBuilder/Maya)
Keen aesthetic awareness and movement knowledge
Proficiency in human anatomy and body language
Attention to detail and adaptability
Experience with Motion Capture
Experience with procedural runtime animation solutions
Portfolio demonstrating skills
Very good organizational skills
Good communicator
Unreal experience

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Our client is growing their team to work on their first title and are looking for an experienced Lead Animator to join them. Their next game is a tactical RPG and they are aiming to create an unforgettable experience for the players.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder for animation pipeline from mocap to final game ready animation
Having the oversight and management of the implementation process, coordinating integration of design, technical animation, animation, and gameplay elements
Translate art and game direction into animation bible / animation documentation
Create benchmark animations to demonstrate technical and visual quality
Participate in R&D for current and future animation technologies
Work with game designers, gameplay engineers, tech artists to understand engine limitations
Develop new assets while following technical and artistic direction to ensure the end product is of high quality
Develop and maintain documentation on tools, training and processes
Mentor and coach the animation team on best practises
Create and hold presentations for the team or external collaborators as needed
Fix animation bugs and also help with optimization of assets
Hands on creation of game ready animations

Requirements:

At least 7 years of relevant work experience
Proficient with animation software such as MotionBuilder/Maya
Keen aesthetic awareness and comprehensive knowledge of movement in space
Proficiency in human anatomy, understanding of physiological behaviors, and mastery of body language and scale in character designs for conveying emotions through motion
Attention to detail, versatility, receptiveness to new ideas, and the ability to adjust to shifting circumstances
Experience with Motion Capture.
Experience with procedural runtime animation solutions like IK, Ragdoll or Retargeting
Portfolio which demonstrates your seniority and skills
Very good organizational skills
Good communicator
Unreal experience