Lead Animator

We are looking for a lead animator, who can manage a small team of animators, along with ensuring the highest quality from a new team creating daily content for our casual games portfolio. The lead animator should be able to manage their time to balance both hands on work and the leadership and support of the team. The lead will have an important and pivotal role in shaping the Animation Team and establishing effective workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of animators of various seniority
• Create both 2d Spine animation and 3d character animation
• Ensure all animation is created within project technical criteria
• Creation of keyframed animation cycles, poses, acting and expressive animations
• Set the bar of quality for the animation team.
• Manage the animation team to create animations that follow animation principles and quality standards.
• Animate humans and creatures of different shapes and sizes
• Provide time estimates, manage team timelines to complete work to a high standard and meet project goals
• Work with Tech art team to create tools, and develop an efficient workflow
• Facilitate animation reviews, and follow project and Art Director feedback
• Help mentor junior animators to improve

• At least 4 years’ experience in Animation with a minimum of 2 years in game animation as a senior.
• A recognized degree from Animation or related education, with a solid and systematic knowledge in animation principles.
• Comprehensive skills in game animation development, 2D and 3D model rigging and skinning both simple and complex models.
• A strong understanding of animation concepts used such as demonstrating strong poses, timing and weight.
• Solid understanding in human and creature movement and behavior, in various styles such as realistic and cartoon.
• Should have a strong understanding of animating for games, along with proven working experience and examples.
• Solid technical skills in Spine, 3DMax, Maya or Blender

• Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and acting sequences.
• Good time management skills ensure work from the team is completed with expected quality and on time.
• Face rigging experience a plus
• Should have shipped multiple games as a lead or senior animator.
• Good communication skills and English

• Be part of the team that makes the next blockbuster mobile games
• Collab with the most experienced and driven minds in the games industry
• Gain a competitive salary and family health benefits packages
• Enjoy complimentary lunch service - our kitchen is well stocked with more coffee than you can handle
• Live in the heart of Jakarta, the capital of Southeast Asia
• Work with a multicultural team based in Indonesia and Europe