Lead Gameplay Animator

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Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of modern gameplay animation pipelines, game engine tools, and technical challenges.
• Expertise in Maya.
• Proficiency in Motionbuilder is a plus.
• Experience working with Unreal engine in a development pipeline.
• Experience planning mocap shoots and assisting, directing, or performing on set.
• At least 5+ years of game development experience, with significant focus on Motion Capture animation and pipelines.
• Experience working on at least one shipped title in a Lead role.
• Experience leading or managing a small or big team.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Animation leadership and other disciplines to ensure animation requirements are understood and delivered on schedule.
• Effectively tasking and managing the team to deliver high-quality gameplay animations.
• Creating animations through keyframe, motion capture edits, and enhancements.
• Proactively identifying and solving complex animation problems.
• Using leadership skills to improve communication and collaboration within the Animation Team and beyond.