Lead Animator

A company is looking for a Lead Animator (Contract) to drive animation quality and workflows for high-end game projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the creation of high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for characters, creatures, and gameplay systems

Define and maintain the animation vision, quality bar, and technical consistency across projects

Collaborate with various teams to integrate animation smoothly into gameplay and narrative systems

Required Qualifications :

5+ years of professional animation experience in game development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role

Proven experience delivering AAA-quality gameplay and cinematic animation

Advanced proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder, with a strong grasp of animation principles

Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (4 / 5) and / or Unity

Experience with both keyframe and mocap cleanup and retargeting workflows