Senior Animator

Passion Republic; Malaysia; Sur place; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Passion Republic in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Lead Animator to steer a small team of up to five animators. You will balance artistic quality with production constraints, mentor juniors, and collaborate with the Project Manager to meet scope, timelines, and quality. Your leadership will drive craft and continuous improvement.

The role demands strong expertise in gameplay animation, Unreal Engine, and a proven track record in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in games or related industry.
• Experience leading a small animation team.
• Strong gameplay animation expertise.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance quality, technical constraints and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of up to 5 animators.
• Set, uphold and elevate the standard for the project.
• Deal with project wide technical issues alongside the team.
• Provide hands on mentorship to support the growth of Junior and Mid Level Animators.
• Plan, prioritize, and distribute animation tasks effectively.
• Collaborate closely the Project Manager to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Actively offering solutions while maintaining open and respectful communication across departments.
• Lead by example, balancing leadership with craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Project planning

Gameplay animation

Art direction

Outils

Unreal Engine

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 5 animators within a project.
• Set, uphold and elevate the standard for the project.
• Deal with project wide technical issues alongside the team.
• Provide hands on mentorship to support the growth of Junior and Mid Level Animators.
• Plan, prioritize, and distribute animation tasks effectively.
• Collaborate closely the Project Manager to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Actively offering solutions while maintaining open and respectful communication across departments.
• Lead by example, balancing leadership with craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High level of humility, ownership and proactiveness.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the games or related industry.
• Proven experience leading a small animation team in a production environment.
• Strong expertise in gameplay animation (combat systems, locomotion systems, cinematics).
• Great knowledge of Unreal Engine animation systems.
• Ability to balance between animation quality, technical constraints, and production deadlines.
• Ability to identify project pain points and execute solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision making skills.