Lead Animator - Studio Elevation (Remote within the UK)

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Requirements:

• An accomplished Lead animator with proven experience in producing AAA content for games.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and techniques.
• The ability to understand game genres and art styles and create animations that suit those worlds.
• Expert in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
• Experience with motion capture and rigging.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Knowledge of game development pipelines, including asset management and version control systems.
• Strong analytical skills to solve technical and creative challenges in animation.
• Experience with VR animation.
• Passion for VR and innovative technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the animation team to create high-quality animations for VR games.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the game.
• Develop and maintain animation pipelines and tools, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior animators.
• Work closely with the Art director to achieve the artistic vision of the project.
• Ensure animations meet technical requirements and performance standards.
• Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and technologies.
• Implement animations within Unreal Engine.
• Conduct regular reviews of animation work, providing constructive feedback to the team.
• Define motion planning and the implementation process of various characters and their respective responsiveness.