Lead Animator & Team Mentor - Remote-Friendly Productions

HellaGoodAudio; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio in Sheffield, UK is seeking a Lead Animator to guide a talented team on high-end productions. You will define animation quality, mentor artists, provide feedback, and ensure delivery meets creative and production goals.

We’re looking for expert Maya skills, proven leadership, and a passion for storytelling through movement. Remote candidates are encouraged to apply; the role offers studio collaboration with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Maya with exceptional animation skills and storytelling.
• Proven experience leading animation teams on professional productions.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the animation team across one or more productions.
• Create high-qualityCharacter, Creature, and Vehicle Keyframe Animation.
• Review animation work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Mentor and support animators at all levels.
• Collaborate with Directors, Supervisors, Production and other departments to meet project goals.
• Define and maintain animation quality standards.
• Assist with shot allocation, planning and workload management.
• Camera Layout and Previsualisation.
• Direct reference to support performance and storytelling.
• Identify and develop solutions for creative, technical, and production challenges.
• Support development of animation workflows, tools, and pipeline improvements.

Skills

Autodesk Maya

Team leadership

Animation review & feedback

Character/creature/vehicle animation

Cinematography storytelling

Mentoring

Job description

HellaGoodAudio in Sheffield, UK is seeking a Lead Animator to guide a talented team on high-end productions. You will define animation quality, mentor artists, provide feedback, and ensure delivery meets creative and production goals.

We’re looking for expert Maya skills, proven leadership, and a passion for storytelling through movement. Remote candidates are encouraged to apply; the role offers studio collaboration with occasional remote work.