Lead Animator – Germany – AAA Action-Adventure Game

Project: AAA Action-Adventure Games

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This successful developer is part of a global network of studios working on the world’s best releases! A fantastic opportunity for a Lead Animator has just come available to join development on a brand-new IP and collaborate with Directors to deliver an amazing AAA game experience!

This position would also suit a Senior candidate with leadership experience looking for a step up.

You’ll need to work from Dusseldorf to engage with your team of Senior Animators and Technical Animators. VISA sponsorship and relocation assistance is provided to work full / part time onsite once the office reopened.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as a Senior or Lead Animator in games development.
• Some experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or training other team members.
• Knowledge of keyframe animations, gameplay animation and procedural animation desirable.
• Have worked with complex animation systems and complex animation state machines.
• You understand animation workflows and tools (MotionBuilder and Maya).
• You have a technical understanding of the animation pipeline.
• You are motivated to constantly expand your knowledge and expertise.
• You are Fluent in English, both verbally and written.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading and managing the Animation team.
• Collaborating with the Art Director, Technical Art Director and Animation Director to create animations that fits the visual style of the game.
• Building, developing, and nurturing a strong, empowered team with a healthy, diverse, and supportive team culture.
• Create goals for your teams and help them reach it.
• Prototyping animation systems that will be the basis for animation and gameplay-related discussions.
• Working closely with production and help defining priorities, optimise workflows and processes.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• VISA sponsorship and Relocation support if required
• 26 days paid vacation per year + 11 bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours and work from home policy.
  Career development and progression opportunities.
• Free German language lessons. Main language in the studio is English.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• And more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!