Studio: ModMacon
Job Opening: Senior / Lead Animator
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Steer the animation process, from concept and rigging through to final implementation in game.
- Create and deliver high-quality character animations that enhance gameplay and bring characters to life.
- Collaborate with game designers, artists, and developers to ensure animations fit within the overall game vision.
- Work with external outsourcing partners, reviewing and integrating externally produced animations into the game.
- Assist in optimizing animation workflows and pipelines for efficiency and innovation.
- Mentor and support the development of junior animators, encouraging a collaborative and growth-focused team environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5 to 10 years of experience as an Animator in the gaming industry, with a focus on stylized 3D character animations.
- Expert proficiency in animation software such as Maya, including rigging and technical knowledge of animation pipelines.
- Expertise in keyframe animation, with a strong understanding of character movement, timing, and weight in animation.
- Experience leading animation teams or managing animation production pipelines.
- Additional skills in areas like 3D art, VFX, or technical art are a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and teams.
- Passion for gaming and delivering high-quality, engaging in-game animations.
