Remote job opening for Lead Animator at ZA/UM

Remote job opening for Lead Animator at ZAUM

Studio: ZA/UM

Job Opening: Lead Animator

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and oversee all animation tasks in collaboration with production, anticipate risks, and ensure schedules align with project goals.
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director to establish creative standards and implement best practices.
  • Ensure animation assets produced and integrated align with the project’s artistic vision and meet defined quality standards.
  • Maintain efficient cross-disciplinary collaboration, proactively contributing to smooth workflows and delivering high-quality visual storytelling.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback, mentorship, and guidance to foster both personal growth and professional development within the animation team.
  • Evaluate and proactively improve animation workflows and pipelines while staying up to date with industry trends, sharing relevant knowledge, and recommending best practices within your area of expertise.
  • Identify and resolve in-engine animation issues, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Complete understanding of the entire lifecycle of the game development process
  • Experience in team leadership and management
  • Understanding of and experience with 3D pipelines
  • Experienced with the use of motion capture
  • High knowledge of and experience in 2D animation
  • Ability to convey narrative through camerawork
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to inspire others
  • Experience with Unity
  • Experience with Maya
  • Attitude oriented toward teamwork and problem solving

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