Lead Animator

📋 Description

• Take charge of animation design and implementation; collaborate with the design team to comprehend animation requirements

• Develop and manage project schedules, allocate resources, establish workflow and milestones

• Recognize project and team risks, oversee production status, morale, and communication

• Document, communicate, oversee, and enhance project processes

• Identify areas for enhancement and lead initiatives with teams

• Interpret the Creative Directors' animation vision for gameplay and cinematics

• Provide feedback and validate work to meet quality standards

• Ensure adherence to project direction by working closely with Producers, Animators, and Artists

• Collaborate with the production team to plan the workflow

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience

• At least 3 years of experience in Animation-focused roles

• Demonstrated expertise in animation and team management throughout the game development cycle, from conception to release

• A strong inclination towards leadership/mentoring with a minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar capacity

• Experience in delivering products while overseeing a remote team (including conducting team member feedback and evaluation processes)

• Proven working proficiency with tools and software such as Maya, Unity and/or Unreal, as well as project management tools like Clickup

• Ability to work during core studio hours (10am-4pm CST)

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible fully remote work options

• 35 paid time off days at the beginning of the year

• 90% coverage of health insurance premiums for U.S. based employees + dependents

• Dental and Vision coverage for U.S. based employees + dependents

• 401K plan for U.S. based employees