Lead Animator - AAA FPS Studio

Activision Blizzard Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental insurance

Ticket restaurant

Wellbeing voucher

25 days + Christmas holidays

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. in Barcelona is seeking a Lead Animator to lead animation work for COD titles. You will collaborate with artists and programmers, establish animation workflows, and push technical boundaries to deliver high-quality character movements.

The role requires strong animation principles, problem-solving with riggers and designers, mentoring teammates, and keeping up with the latest tech. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in making video game animation; preferably via Maya.
• In-depth understanding of movement in space.
• Aesthetic sense & Attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of anatomy and motion.
• Ability to adapt to change, flexible, open-minded.
• Clear communication skills to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism.
• Good communication skills.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and make any changes requested based on the artistic direction.
• Be transparent about the potential problems related to animations.
• Estimate and manage the time required to carry out tasks within deadlines.
• Research and make documentation to improve suggestions.
• Job knowledge sharing in order to further advance our whole team.
• Provide regular, clear, and constructive feedback on the team's work, while fostering creativity and encouraging active participation from all members.
• Mentor and guide team members, share knowledge, recommend best practices, and support the professional growth of the team.
• Leading and supporting the team through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and cross-functional communication.

Skills

Video game animation

Maya

Movement in space

Anatomy & motion

Adaptable

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Activision Blizzard, Inc. in Barcelona is seeking a Lead Animator to lead animation work for COD titles. You will collaborate with artists and programmers, establish animation workflows, and push technical boundaries to deliver high-quality character movements.

The role requires strong animation principles, problem-solving with riggers and designers, mentoring teammates, and keeping up with the latest tech. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.