Lead Game Animator required

Game Developer is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Job Description

The Lead Animator will guide the animation team in creating engaging and high-quality animations for games. This role involves working closely with other departments to ensure animations are seamlessly integrated and maintaining a consistent standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help set and maintain animation quality standards.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, and designers to bring animations to life.
• Review and refine animations to enhance quality.
• Provide guidance and support to the animation team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading or supporting animation teams, ideally with a completed game project.
• Familiarity with 3D animation tools (such as 3ds Max or Maya).
• Basic understanding of game development workflows and engines (like Unreal).
• Good communication skills and a genuine interest in multiplayer games.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of technical animation, such as rigging and skinning, is a plus.
• Experience with Motion Capture, Cinematics, or Facial Animation is beneficial.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Junior: $25-35, Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75