Animation Lead

About Us

At Mayhem Studios, innovation meets passion to redefine gaming experiences.Backed by investors like Mobile Premier League, PeakXV (formerly Sequoia India), Steadview Capital, Hashed, and Truecaller, we’re set to revolutionize the gaming landscape.

Mayhem Studios focuses on delivering AAA gaming experiences for both local and global audiences. Our flagship project, Underworld Gang Wars (UGW), boasts over 7 million pre-registrations and a trailer exceeding 20 million views. Our team comprises industry leaders behind some of the biggest gaming milestones. With this collective expertise we’re dedicated to crafting immersive gaming universes. Our mission revolves around harnessing India’s exceptional game development talent to create top-tier titles that transcend boundaries.

About The Role

As the Lead Animator, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of animation production for our mobile Battle Royale game. You will work closely with the art, design, and programming teams to ensure that animation assets are executed to the highest quality standards, contributing to the overall success and appeal of the game.

What Will You Do

• Lead and manage the animation team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure the delivery of high-quality animation assets on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with the art director, game designers, and programmers to establish the visual style and animation requirements for the game.
• Create and implement animation content, including character animations, weapon animations, environmental animations, and special effects, using industry-standard software and tools.
• Develop and maintain animation pipelines, workflows, and best practices to optimize efficiency and quality throughout the production process.
• Review and critique animation work regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance to the team to ensure continuous improvement and artistic growth.
• Work closely with the technical team to integrate animations into the game engine, ensuring smooth functionality and performance across various mobile devices.
• Stay current with industry trends, techniques, and technologies related to animation and gaming, and actively contribute innovative ideas and solutions to enhance the game’s visual appeal and player experience.
  
  

What Are We Looking For

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as an animator in the gaming industry, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in animation principles, character animation, and motion capture techniques.
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of animators.
• Deep understanding of mobile game development processes and constraints, with experience optimizing animations for performance on mobile devices.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for pushing the boundaries of animation to create compelling and immersive gaming experiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Design, or a related field is preferred, but not required.