Lead Animator Artist | Aaa Video Games | Remote

buscojobs España; Valladolid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global provider of game services is looking for a Lead 3D Animator to join their Art Team. You will create skilled animations for various games, focusing on character movements and storytelling. Ideal candidates should have a strong portfolio and experience in the gaming industry. The role offers opportunities for artistic and technical development, with a supportive and inclusive community.

Servicios

Competitive pay

Holidays

Team competitions

Vibrant social calendar

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in the games industry.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and manage timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate closely to craft animations for games.
• Deliver high-quality animations across cinematic sequences.

Conocimientos

Creative problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Educación

BA in Art Media

MFA in Animation

Herramientas

Maya

After Effects CC

Premiere Pro CC

Photoshop

Illustrator

Descripción del empleo

We are extensively growing our Global Art Team

As a Lead 3D Animator at 1518, you will collaborate closely with our team to craft skilled animations featuring strong acting, story-driven performances, and convincing motion that will bring our worlds and characters to life.

1518 studios is seeking a talented Lead Animator to join our global Art Team. You will work on a variety of games, delivering high-quality animations ranging from stylized to realistic behaviors, across cinematic sequences and real-time motion. Whether animating heroes, monsters, crowds, or objects, you'll focus on movement's intention and subject behavior, understanding how details contribute to the overall in-game experience. A strong sense of 3D design, facial animation, and body mechanics (both realistic and cartoony) is essential, and a compelling reel showcasing your work is required.

This role offers significant responsibility and opportunities to develop your artistic, technical, and creative skills. We welcome applications from 2D and 3D artists capable of working across various art styles.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of commercial experience in the games industry. However, talented, self-taught individuals or those from different creative fields are encouraged to apply, with a portfolio or reel to review.

Requirements

• BA in Art Media, Graphic Design, or relevant experience (e.g., Fine Arts, Computer Animation, Illustration, Digital Arts, Media Arts, or MFA in Animation or Visual Effects)
• Experience in AAA, Indie, PC, mobile games, NFT projects, or a strong passion and knowledge of the gaming industry
• Ability to interpret creative briefs considering context, timelines, and constraints
• Ability to bring narrative and life to characters, props, and effects
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Creative problem-solving skills balancing aesthetics, function, and flow
• Solid understanding of realistic and cartoon human/creature poses and keyframe animation
• Proficiency in facial expressions and animations using blendshapes or similar techniques
• Ability to generate multiple creative options and iterate as needed
• Knowledge of 3D animation techniques, motion design, camera principles, and ability to animate characters, objects, and effects
• Experience working with Maya and motion capture data
• Ability to plan and generate asset libraries to streamline pipelines
• Collaborative attitude, receptive to feedback, and willing to improve processes
• Experience optimizing assets for in-game performance across departments
• Proficiency in software tools like Maya, After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to draw in various styles, with knowledge of lighting, perspective, materials, and cinematic lighting and shading
• Understanding of rigging processes and technical software
• Supportive attitude, eager to mentor and take ownership
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Bonus Points

• Experience with locomotion animation
• Proficiency with Unity or other game engines, including importing, exporting, and setting up animation state machines
• Skills in 2D animation techniques for characters, objects, and effects

Join a leading global provider of game services, with full training and opportunities to work on major titles. Enjoy competitive pay, holidays, team competitions, and a vibrant social calendar. Our inclusive community supports LGBTQ+, all ages, ethnicities, religions, and disabilities, prioritizing employee wellbeing.

Who we are

PTW is a video game services company supporting developers and publishers through outsourced production. With 25 years of experience, over 1500 titles, and 8 out of the last 10 Game of the Year titles, we have a rich history in gaming. Our global presence includes 35 sites, encompassing brands like 1518, SIDE, and Orange Rock. SIDE specializes in interactive media audio, Orange Rock in-house game development, and 1518 in global art services.

Welcome to 1518

How to Apply

Apply via : J-18808-Ljbffr