Location
Nouvelle Aquitaine | France
Job description
Title - Lead Animator
Type - Contract
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Game Animators should have experience and ability to lead a team of animators of various seniority
- Should have a strong understanding of animating for computer games, along with proven working experience and examples
- Animate humanoids and creatures of different shapes and sizes
- A strong understanding of animation concepts used such as demonstrating strong poses, timing and weight
- Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and combat animations
- Experience with both keyframe and motion capture clean up
- The ability to animate between various styles including realistic and cartoon
- Able to efficiently manage time to complete work to a high standard and meet expectations
- Analyze the workflow, technical key points of new projects, and understand requirements from leads and clients
- Help mentor junior animators to improve
- Passion for games and understand functionality of animation to satisfy requirements of gameplay
- Able to vocalize concerns and express opinions in areas such as pipeline improvements, software
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 to 6 years" experience in Animation with a minimum of 1 years in game animation as a lead
- A recognized degree from Animation or related education, with a solid and systematic knowledge in animation principles
- Comprehensive skills in game animation development, 3D model rigging and skinning both simple and complex models
- Solid understanding in humanoid and creature movement and behavior, in various styles such as realistic and cartoon
- Solid technical skills in, Unreal engine, Maya and MotionBuilder (3dsMax and other animation linked software is a plus)
- Experience animating humanoids and creatures of different shapes and sizes
- A strong understanding of animation concepts used such as demonstrating strong poses, timing and weight
- Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and combat animations
- Experience with both keyframe and motion capture clean up
- Good time management skills ensuring work is completed with expected quality and in a timely manner
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Face rigging experience
- Passion for games animation
- Should have shipped multiple AA or AAA games as a lead or senior animator
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