Lead Animator

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining leadership duties.

You will help drive the project’s visual style by providing regular feedback, mentoring team members, and contributing to the overall quality and success of the team’s output.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with technical artists, game designers, producers, engineers, animators, and other cross-functional partners to bring creative ideas and gameplay experiences to life.

Experience leveraging Google Sheets/Excel to organize asset inventories, monitor production status, and facilitate coordination and visibility across departments.

Experience creating cinematic sequences, character performances, and story-driven animation that enhances narrative and emotional impact.

Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay.

Implement animations directly in Unreal using the project’s animation system and Blueprints.

Set up animation blends, overlays, events, and related systems in Unreal.

Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning.

Develop quick animation prototypes for new gameplay features, such as combat abilities, character actions, or animatic sequences.

Help define, maintain, and elevate the animation style and quality bar by creating clear examples, documenting standards, and sharing best practices with the team.

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere

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We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust

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Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games

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