Lead Character Animator - Stylized Unity3D, Remote (ET)

Beffio Studio

Województwo wielkopolskie

Remote

PLN 354,000 - 512,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Annual team retreats

Job summary

Beffio Studio is seeking a Lead Character Animator for an unannounced game project, working remotely with the North American Eastern Time overlap. You will lead a small team, set animation standards, and collaborate across US and European hubs to deliver stylized, expressive character performances in Unity3D.

You should bring 5+ years of professional 3D character animation, a strong reel, and a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in 3D character animation for games, including senior/lead roles.
Experience on commercially released game productions.
Excellent understanding of animation principles and character acting.
Strong background in stylized animation with expressive performances.
Outstanding animation reel demonstrating high-quality in-game animations.
Proven ability to deliver responsive gameplay animations with readable timing.
Proficiency in Maya and Unity3D or similar engines.
Ability to mentor other animators and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor character animators, providing constructive feedback.
Set quality benchmarks and animation guidelines across characters.
Collaborate with US and European studio hubs to align artistic direction.
Oversee animation quality and ensure timely delivery across production.
Work with designers, artists, and programmers to deliver cohesive character experiences.
Hands-on contribution to blocking, keys, and final in-game animation.