Studio: Nimble Giant
Job Opening: Animation Lead
Location: Fully Remote
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Drive AAA quality standards for the animation team.
- Collaborate with Directors and Management to define and maintain animation style and quality.
- Lead and organize team meetings and reviews with Directors.
- Guide the team within technical and artistic constraints, providing leadership and coaching.
- Identify and address potential conflicts, recommending solutions to Management.
- Mentor team members in technical and artistic aspects.
- Participate in performance assessments with Management.
- Assist in recruiting, managing, and mentoring team members.
- Support and enhance the animation pipeline, tools, and processes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proficient in Maya and a strong understanding of animation principles.
- Solid experience in UE5 generating and adjusting animations in the editor.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead productive teams.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and interpersonal communication.
- Knowledge of game production pipelines and real-time 3D engines.
- Flexible, organized, and capable of effective delegation.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on animation experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience in at least one published AAA game.
