Lead Animator: Shape Iconic Characters & Lead Team (Hybrid)

Gameloft; Cataluña; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Permanent contract

25 vacation days

Private medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Language courses

Birthday off

Resumo da oferta

Gameloft Barcelona is seeking a Lead Animator to head the animation team on a new action‑based, multi‑platform IP featuring famous characters from a major licensor. You will establish and maintain a high animation quality bar and mentor 3D animators.

Collaborate with Game Design, Programming, Art and external partners to ensure animations support gameplay readability and character personality. You’ll oversee production, plan workloads, and contribute hands‑on when needed.

Qualificações

• Strong expertise in 3D character animation for games.
• Excellent understanding of movement, weight, acting, timing and storytelling.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the animation team, mentoring across seniority levels.
• Own the animation quality bar and ensure consistency with artistic direction and licensor expectations.
• Plan and oversee animation production, manage priorities, and support hands-on animation when needed.
• Collaborate with Game Design, Programming, Art and Technical Animation to ensure gameplay-ready animations.
• Coordinate animation work with external partners and provide clear briefs and feedback.

Conhecimentos

3D character animation

Gameplay animation

Animation quality standards

Real-time workflows

Team leadership

Planning & prioritization

Communication

Portfolio/showreel

Ferramentas

Maya

3ds Max

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Gameloft Barcelona is seeking a Lead Animator to head the animation team on a new action‑based, multi‑platform IP featuring famous characters from a major licensor. You will establish and maintain a high animation quality bar and mentor 3D animators.

Collaborate with Game Design, Programming, Art and external partners to ensure animations support gameplay readability and character personality. You’ll oversee production, plan workloads, and contribute hands‑on when needed.