Lead Animator – AAA Gameplay & Mocap Leader

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Lead Animator to elevate animation quality across high-end game projects. You will guide a team of animators, ensuring top-notch character and gameplay animations while establishing scalable animation pipelines. This role requires 5+ years of animation experience and proficiency in tools like Maya and Unreal Engine. Candidates should have excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with a preference for those experienced in outsourcing projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional animation experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality animation.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-quality animations for characters, creatures, and gameplay.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth animation integration.
• Review and critique animation work to uphold AAA standards.
• Mentor and guide animators.

Skills

AAA-quality gameplay and cinematic animation

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder

Experience with Unreal Engine (4/5)

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

A leading game development company is seeking a Lead Animator to elevate animation quality across high-end game projects. You will guide a team of animators, ensuring top-notch character and gameplay animations while establishing scalable animation pipelines. This role requires 5+ years of animation experience and proficiency in tools like Maya and Unreal Engine. Candidates should have excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with a preference for those experienced in outsourcing projects.