Lead Animator

2 Months ago • 5 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Lead Animator needed with 5+ years experience in video game animation, strong Maya/Motionbuilder skills, and leadership experience.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Lead Animator to join a highly motivated team.

As part of the job, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating a team of animators to design and develop high-quality animations. You'll also work alongside the art department to ensure that all animations meet the reference specifications.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Lead Animator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Supervise a team of animators, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure the team meets its goals and maintains high-quality standards.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to define the animation style in projects and ensure it aligns with the game's vision.
  • Actively contribute to creating high-quality animations.
  • Manage the animator's workflow by planning activities, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Monitor and plan the resources needed for the animation department, including tools and software.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in animation and share them with the team to continually improve the company's capabilities.
  • Develop and animate in-game cinematic scenes with strong camera compositions.
  • Being able to recognize the team's skills to optimize the task assignment.
  • Being able to work with tight timelines.

Requirements and qualifications

  • Proven experience as an animator in video game projects, with at least 5 years of Lead animation experience.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team of animators.
  • Strong understanding of Maya and Motionbuilder.
  • Strong keyframe animation skills.
  • Motion capture cleanup experience.
  • Familiar with game engine technologies (especially Unreal Engine).
  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

About The Company

We are the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles.


All our titles feature intense stories, profound gameplay and lore-rich universes to develop transmedia franchises, with distinctive visual style for instant recognition.


We have developed the award-winning survival horror Remothered: Tormented Fathers and the second title of the saga, Remothered: Broken Porcelain.


We are the developers of the choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements Batora: Lost Haven®.


We are currently developing A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the single-player horror adventure game inspired by the acclaimed Paramount Pictures saga, published by Saber Interactive. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024.

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