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Lead Animator

Job Description
 

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Title: Lead Animator  
Reporting to: Producer 
 
Jo Summary:
Duties:
  • Bring to life unique, appealing and most of all believable characters in both in-game and cinematic scenarios;
  • Respect a schedule to deliver animation assets on time to a high level of quality set by the rest of the team;
  • Clearly communicate progress and issues with the Lead Animator, and be willing to understand and act upon direction;
  • Manage and coach the animation team;
  • Evaluate the technology restrictions on the engine for the animation view;
  • Plan the technical training following the engine request and animation software used;
  • If needed, evaluate contractual option for animations;
  • Search for contractual companies and give recommendations to the producer;
  • Work closely with the Game Design to know their needs in animation and the production delay;
  • Work closely with the Programming team to evaluate the technology development needed to realize animation required by the Game Design and plan the restrictions;
  • Prepare a system to plan and follow the tasks following the needs and restriction schedule;
  • Evaluate and separate the tasks between the animation team;
  • Participate to the recruitment process for the animation team;
  • Participate to the performance evaluation yearly.

Person Specification:

 
Profile  Essential
 
Experience and Qualifications
  • Diploma in 3D animation or equivalent experience;
  • 3 to 5 years experience in 3D animation in the video game industry; at least 1 as a Lead;
  • Bilingual.
Technical Skills
  • Working knowledge of hardware platform limitations;
  • Knowledge in Animation software such as 3DSMax and Maya.
Interpersonal Skills
  • Experience in project management;
  • Ability to communicate, coach and mobilize a work team.
Motivation and Interests
  • Ambition and passion for videogames are essential!


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