Lead Animator

THE OPPORTUNITY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the animation team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster and promote their professional and creative growth.
• Develop and maintain animation pipelines with tech art and engineering that optimize workflow and efficiency. 
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure animations enhance and integrate seamlessly into gameplay. 
• Ensure animation content meets aesthetic and technical requirements with an eye towards game feel and performance. 
• Lead animation reviews and provide feedback to team members on a regular basis.
• Work with production to set priorities and expectations with the team on a per milestone basis. 
• Create high quality animations for characters, creatures, vehicles and other game assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in an animation field in the gaming industry, with at least two shipped titles.
• High level of proficiency with Unreal Engine and it’s animation systems including Blueprint and Sequencer experience. 
• Deep understanding of character rigging and skinning techniques and processes including IK, FK, and procedural technologies.
• Experience evaluating animation project needs and resourcing that work.  
• Self-motivated with excellent leadership, communication, and strong technical problem solving skills. 
• Expertise in keyframe animation techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of animation software including Blender, MotionBuilder, Maya, etc. Proficiency in Blender is strongly preferred. 

PREFERENCES

• Experience animating assets for underwater or zero gravity game environments.
• Experience working with external outsource animation partners. 
• Solid understanding of gameplay movement mechanics and game feel.
• Experience with early access or other open development processes. 

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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