Summary: The Lead Animator Artist role at 1518 involves creating high-quality animations for a variety of games, focusing on strong acting and story-driven performances. The position requires collaboration with a global art team to bring characters and worlds to life, utilizing both 3D design and animation skills. Candidates should have a strong portfolio showcasing their animation abilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the gaming industry. This remote position offers opportunities for artistic and technical growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create skilled animations with strong acting and story-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the art team to develop animations for various game styles.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of 3D design, facial animation, and body mechanics.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and multitask across projects.
• Provide multiple creative options and iterate on them as projects progress.
• Work with Maya and Motion Capture data to create animations.
• Support and guide other animators in the team, improving animation pipelines.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize in-game performance.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in the games industry.
• BA in Art Media, graphic design, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of creative briefs and ability to solve creative problems.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in 2D/3D editing and software tools like Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Ability to create facial expressions and animations using blendshapes.
• Knowledge of 2D/3D rigging processes and technical software.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Scotland

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT