Job Details

Lead Animation Lead for a Dark Fantasy ARPG project. Part-time remote role with potential for full-time. Responsibilities include creating animations, mentoring a team, and defining workflows. Requires Maya, Cascadeur, and Unreal Engine experience.

We are seeking a highly skilled Animation Lead to oversee and drive the creation of high-quality character animations for a Dark Fantasy ARPG project. This role combines hands-on animation work with leadership responsibilities, including defining workflows, setting quality standards, and mentoring a team. The position starts as part-time with the potential to transition into full-time. Responsibilities • Create high-quality character animations including humanoid and creature movement • Develop and refine cloth and hair animations for realism • Rework and improve existing animations to meet quality standards • Ensure animations follow Unreal Engine conventions and best practices • Define and implement animation guidelines for the team • Establish efficient workflows and optimize the animation pipeline • Mentor and coach team members to support their growth • Review animation work and provide structured feedback • Distribute tasks across the animation team effectively • Collaborate with riggers and assist with basic rigging tasks • Maintain understanding of animation implementation in Unreal Engine

Experience with animation of anime-style characters Strong portfolio demonstrating character animation and motion dynamics High proficiency in Maya Strong competence with Cascadeur Basic understanding of Unreal Engine animation systems Proven experience leading animation teams Ability to provide clear feedback and maintain quality standards Strong communication skills and proactive mindset Nice to Have • Understanding of technical animation in Unreal Engine • Experience with scripting in Maya using Python or MEL

Part-time role with potential transition to full-time Opportunity to lead animation on a Dark Fantasy ARPG project Creative ownership and influence on animation quality and pipeline Collaborative team environment