Lead Animator Artist | AAA Video Games | Remote

奥決歩穩; España; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading video game services company is seeking a Lead 3D Animator to join their global Art Team. The role involves creating high-quality animations for various games, focusing on character and object movements. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio and 5+ years of experience in the games industry. This position offers opportunities for artistic and technical growth in a collaborative environment.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration

Holidays

Team competitions

Vibrant social calendar

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in the games industry.
• Ability to animate characters, props, and effects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating animation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Create skilled animations with strong acting and story-driven performances.
• Work on various games, showcasing high-quality animations.
• Focus on movement intention and subject behavior.

Conocimientos

Creative problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Fluency in English

Educación

BA in Art Media

MFA in animation

Herramientas

Maya

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Animate CC

Descripción del empleo

We are extensively growing our Global Art Team

As a Lead 3D Animator at 1518, you will work closely with the team to create skilled animation with 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'll work on various games, showcasing high-quality animations ranging from stylized to realistic behaviors, across cinematic sequences and real-time motion. Whether animating heroes, monsters, crowds, or objects, you will focus on movement intention and subject behavior, understanding how small details contribute to the big picture in-game. A strong sense of 3D design, facial animation, and body mechanics (realistic and cartoony) is essential, and a compelling reel should demonstrate these skills.

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

We ideally seek 3D Animators with 5+ years of experience in the games industry. However, talented, self-taught individuals or those from different creative fields with a strong portfolio are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• BA in Art Media, graphic design, or equivalent relevant experience (e.g., fine arts, computer animation, illustration, digital arts, media arts, or MFA in animation or visual effects).
• Experience with AAA, indie, PC, mobile games, NFT projects, or a passion for gaming and industry knowledge.
• Understanding of creative briefs, considering context, timelines, and constraints.
• Ability to animate characters, props, and effects with narrative and life.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills balancing aesthetics, flow, and function.
• Solid grasp of realistic and cartoon human/creature poses and keyframe animation.
• Proficiency in facial expression animation using blendshapes or similar techniques.
• Capacity to generate multiple creative options and iterate effectively.
• Knowledge of 3D animation techniques, motion design, and camera principles.
• Experience working with Maya and motion capture data.
• Ability to plan and generate asset libraries to streamline pipelines.
• Collaborative attitude, receptive to feedback, and team-oriented.
• Experience optimizing assets for in-game performance.
• Proficiency in tools like Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate CC.
• Ability to draw in various styles, with knowledge of lighting, perspective, and shading.
• Understanding of rigging processes and related software.
• Supportive attitude, willing to guide team members and take ownership.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Bonus points if you...

• Have experience with locomotion animation.
• Are proficient with Unity or other game engines, capable of importing, exporting, and troubleshooting animation setups.
• Can animate in 2D with confidence in various techniques.
• Are eager to work on major titles with full training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration, holidays, team competitions, and a vibrant social calendar.
• Value working in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community that cares about wellbeing.

Who we are

PTW is a video game services company supporting developers and publishers through outsourced production. With 25 years of industry experience, we have contributed to over 1500 titles, including many award-winning games. Our global presence spans 35 sites, with subsidiaries including 1518, SIDE, and Orange Rock. We are passionate gamers committed to excellence in interactive media.

Welcome to 1518

How to Apply

Apply via : J-18808-Ljbffr