Summary: The Lead Animator Artist role at 1518 involves creating high-quality animations for a variety of games, focusing on character and object movements that enhance storytelling. The position requires collaboration with a global art team and demands a strong understanding of both realistic and stylized animation techniques. Candidates should possess a solid background in 3D design and animation, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the gaming industry. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on major game titles while contributing to the artistic and technical development of the team.

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 throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with Maya and Motion Capture data to produce animations.
• Support and guide other animators, improving animation pipelines and processes.
• Engage with different 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 tasks.
• 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: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT