Lead Spine Animator — Remote Game Art Leader

Soma studio; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in a comfortable home environment

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Timely payment of salary

Job summary

Soma studio is seeking a Lead Animator for a remote role. Responsibilities include managing teams of animators, ensuring project quality, and collaborating with the Project Manager. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role and proficiency in Spine. They will enjoy remote work, flexible hours, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities. A relevant portfolio is required, along with knowledge of animation principles and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role within the gaming or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of basic animation principles, including rhythm and deformation.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work and willingness to complete a test task.

Responsibilities

• Managing remote teams of animators.
• Ensuring the quality and efficiency of projects.
• Planning and monitoring team workflows in collaboration with the PM.

Skills

Knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian

Proficiency in Spine

Attention to detail in technical tasks

Experience working with PSD source files

Experience in remotely managing a team

Basic animation principles knowledge

Understanding of object physics

English from level B1

Education

Background in art education

Tools

Spine

Job description

Soma studio is seeking a Lead Animator for a remote role. Responsibilities include managing teams of animators, ensuring project quality, and collaborating with the Project Manager. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role and proficiency in Spine. They will enjoy remote work, flexible hours, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities. A relevant portfolio is required, along with knowledge of animation principles and attention to detail.