Lead Animator
Magic Media
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- An accomplished animator with 6+ years of experience within the the game industry, with 2+ years of experience as a Lead Animator.
- Proficiency with MotionBuilder, Maya, or other 3D software packages.
- Knowledge of game engines(Unreal, Unity) and production management tools.
- A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement.
- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools.
- Aesthetic sense and in-depth understanding of movement in space.
- Deep technical knowledge of modern animation pipelines, workflows, and techniques for video game development.
- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments.
- Passion for video games with knowledge on different game genres across all platforms.
- Passionate about mentoring others to further develop their artistic and technical skill sets and are excited about managing, leading, and continuing to grow a world-class character art team.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
- You have a great team spirit and are proactive.
- Professional working English proficiency.
- Lead and mentor a team of artists, ensuring that each has clear, concrete tasks, goals, and regular constructive feedback.
- Utilize Maya to produce keyframe and/or motion capture animation that will be used as a quality benchmark for a team of animators.
- Partner closely with producers in helping delegate tasks, plan estimates, and arrange meetings as needed to ensure individuals' workloads are manageable and the team's deliverables can be completed on schedule.
- Work with clients in upholding their artistic vision and ensuring outgoing work is technically sound and meets technical standards.
- Partner with Tech Art and Engineering throughout development to ensure assets are functionally sound and optimized for engine/platform constraints.
- Help continues to expand the capabilities of the Animation team through training, team building, refinements of process and techniques, and candidate recruiting and hiring.
- Explore opportunities to technically innovate, streamline tools and processes, and champion best practices for the team.
- Engage in technical and aesthetic problem-solving efforts through to completion.
- Be proactive about elevating your team's concerns to the larger team and making sure that your discipline is well represented.
- Help work with recruiting exceptionally talented artists onto a team and helping them to learn and grow through mentorship and coaching.
- An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of gaming projects.
- The chance to work closely with a team of like-minded creative professionals in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- A competitive salary.
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.