Lead Animator Artist Aaa Video Games Remote (San Juan)

Lead Animator Artist Aaa Video Games Remote (San Juan)

OverviewTitle: Lead Animator Artist Level: Senior.
Type: Remote, Home-Working.
Location: Anywhere in the world.
We are extensively growing our Integral Art Team.
As a Lead 3D Animator in ****, you will work closely with the team to create skilled animation with strong acting, story-driven performances and convincing motion that will bring our worlds and characters to life.
We are ideally looking for 3D Animators that have 5+ years of commercial experience in the games industry; however, we would also love to hear from super talented, self-taught candidates or those from related creative fields,



with a portfolio/reel to review.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with team to create high-quality animation with acting and story-driven performances.Assist in bringing worlds and characters to life through convincing motion and timing.Contribute to animation pipeline improvements and maintain consistency with project goals and style.Work with cross-functional teams across departments to optimize in-game performance and delivery of assets.QualificationsBA in Art/Media, graphic design or equivalent relevant experience (e.g., BA in Fine Arts, Computer Animation, Illustration, Digital Arts, Media Arts or MFA in Animation/Visual Effects).
Experience in AAA/Indie/PC games, mobile games and NFT projects or demonstrated passion for games and knowledge of the gaming industry.A good understanding of creative briefs, context, timescales, and constraints when solving tasks.Strong eye for bringing narrative to life in characters, props and effects; ability to create believable facial expressions with blendshapes or equivalent.Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines and multitask; strong creative problem-solving and balance of flow,



function and aesthetics.Solid understanding of realistic and cartoon poses and keyframe animation for humans/creatures; proficient in Maya and Motion Capture workflows.Experience with planning asset libraries and animation mockups to streamline pipelines.Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback to improve animation pipelines and deliverables.Ability to work across departments to optimize formats for in-game performance.High proficiency in 2D/3D tools (Maya, After Effects CC, Premier Pro CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, etc.) for delivering quality assets.Ability to draw in various styles with knowledge of lighting, perspective, materials, effects, and cinematic lighting/shading.Understanding of 2D/3D rigging processes and related software.Supportive attitude with willingness to guide other animators and take ownership.Fluency in written and spoken English.Desirable / BonusExperience with locomotion is a plus.Proficiency with Unity (or other game engines) and the ability to import/export, set up animation state machines with developers, and troubleshoot issues.Experience with 2D animation techniques and ability to animate characters, objects and effects in 2D.BenefitsWorking for a leading global provider of specialist services to the games industry with full training and opportunities to work on major titles.Competitive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with prizes, and inclusion in an extensive social calendar.Collaborative, general team with diverse nationalities and languages; supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, all ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities; wellbeing programme.Opportunity to work within PTW family of companies , SIDE, Orange Rock) and related studios.Who we arePTW is a video games services company that supports developers and publishers through outsourced production services.
With 25 years in gaming, we have worked on over **** titles across genres and platforms, including several Game-of-the-Year winners.
We operate 35 sites globally including ****, SIDE and Orange Rock.NoteThis description reflects current opportunities and does not include any time-limited or location-specific restrictions beyond those stated above.
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