Steamroller Animation is hiring Lead Animator

Lead Animator required at Steamroller Animation

Studio: Steamroller Animation

Job Opening: Lead Animator

Location: Mount Dora, Florida

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Define, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team’s work with regards to deliverables.
  • Schedule planning and centralize tasks.
  • Ensure that the work of the team follows the quality standards, artistic direction and set deadlines.
  • Be the main point of contact for other teams and represent the team.
  • Know the game’s story and gameplay (game design documents); understand and communicate to the team the technical and artistic constraints.
  • Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts or production issues and recommend solutions.
  • Motivate and develop the team members and act as a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in animation.
  • Experience in a management role.
  • Good knowledge of a 3d package – Maya and MotionBuilder.
  • Good understanding of animation principles – timing, weight and staging.
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize the team’s work in the context of given timescales and quality requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills, time and priority management.
  • Ability to create and develop productive teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Self-starter with proactive attitude to improve own qualifications.
  • Knowledge sharing attitude and ability to coach less experienced people.
  • Fluent English.
  • Very good artistic skills.
  • Experience in the gaming industry will be considered an advantage.

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