Lead Animator

Summary

Join nDreams Studio Elevation, a leading VR game studio, as a Lead Animator. In this fully remote UK-based role, you will lead and mentor an animation team, creating high-quality animations for VR games. You will collaborate with other artists and programmers, ensuring seamless integration of animations into the game. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in AAA game animation, expertise in animation software (Maya, Blender), and strong leadership skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• An accomplished Lead animator with proven experience in producing AAA content for games
• Strong understanding of animation principles and techniques
• The ability to understand game genres and art styles and create animations that suit those worlds
• Expert in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent
• Experience with motion capture and rigging
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment
• Knowledge of game development pipelines, including asset management and version control systems
• Strong analytical skills to solve technical and creative challenges in animation

Responsibilities

• Lead the animation team to create high-quality animations for VR games
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the game
• Develop and maintain animation pipelines and tools, ensuring efficiency and scalability
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior animators
• Work closely with the Art director to achieve the artistic vision of the project
• Ensure animations meet technical requirements and performance standards
• Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and technologies
• Implement animations within Unreal Engine
• Conduct regular reviews of animation work, providing constructive feedback to the team
• Define motion planning and the implementation process of various characters and their respective responsiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VR animation
• Passion for VR and innovative technologies

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Duvet days
• Your birthday off
• Dedicated personal development time and support
• Regular socials
• Excellent holiday offering
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Life cover