The Lead Animator is key at bringing the universe of the game alive, working with the Creative Director, the Concept Artist and Modelling team and Lead Designer. You will create all work animation related that will communicate the visual experience and gameplay, excite the team and help blueprint all the aspects that makes the universe and experience of the gameplay alive.

Requisitos mínimos

Qualifications / Skills:
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in animation;
• Experience in a management role;
• A thorough knowledge of Maya, Character Studio and Motion Builder;
• Good understanding of animation principles - timing, weight and staging;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize the team’s work in the context of given timescales and quality requirements;
• Strong leadership skills, time and priority management;
• Ability to create and develop productive teams;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Critical thinking and problem solving;
• Self-starter with proactive attitude to improve own qualifications;
• Knowledge sharing attitude and ability to coach less experienced people;
• Fluent English;
• Very good artistic skills;
• Experience in the gaming industry will be considered an advantage.

Responsabilidades

Responsibilities:
• Define, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team’s work with regards to deliverables;
• Schedule planning and centralize tasks;
• Ensure that the work of the team follows the quality standards, artistic direction and set deadlines;
• Be the main point of contact for other teams and represent the team;
• Know the game’s story and gameplay (game design documents); understand and communicate to the team the technical and artistic constraints;
• Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts or production issues and recommend solutions;
• Motivate and develop the team members and act as a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects.