animation lead

Impant Center Of Miami

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Digital Animation Lead to oversee and execute innovative animation projects across various media platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in character animation, motion graphics, and 3D modeling, with a strong background in both technical and artistic aspects of digital art. This role requires leadership in managing animation teams, collaborating with cross-disciplinary departments, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality visual content that aligns with project goals and artistic vision.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Lead the development of character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects using industry-standard software such as Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Mudbox, and Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Oversee the creation of 2D and 3D animations for various projects including films, commercials, video games, and virtual reality experiences.</li><li>Collaborate with directors, designers, and developers to conceptualize and execute compelling visual narratives.</li><li>Manage animation pipelines utilizing scripting languages like Python, C#, C++, and scripting within Unity or Unreal Engine to optimize workflows.</li><li>Supervise the post-production process including video editing, color grading, compositing in Adobe After Effects and Premiere.</li><li>Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and technical specifications while fostering a creative team environment.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in digital art, computer graphics, and animation technology to continuously enhance production quality.</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior animators and artists to develop their skills and ensure consistency across projects.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Digital Animation Lead or similar senior role with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character animation, motion graphics, and digital art.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard software including Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Mudbox, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Unity, Unreal Engine.</li><li>Strong understanding of anatomy knowledge for realistic character modeling and animation.</li><li>Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++, with experience in automation within animation pipelines.</li><li>Knowledge of color theory, typography, graphic design principles, and photography techniques.</li><li>Experience with video editing tools like Adobe Premiere for post-production workflows.</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce or similar tools for collaborative project management.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead a team effectively while collaborating across departments.</li><li>A degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts or related field is preferred but not mandatory with equivalent professional experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge digital animation projects within a dynamic creative environment dedicated to innovation and excellence in visual storytelling.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Part-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $46,891.54 - $56,471.54 per year</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Digital Animation Lead

A5 Labs

<div><div><div><div><b>Lead 3D Animator (Characters &amp; Props for Games)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
A5 Labs</b></div><div><br>
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Location</b>: Remote / Hybrid / On-site (Osaka, Japan &ndash; optional relocation)<br>
<b>Team</b>: Art &amp; Design &mdash; 3D Animation<br>
<b>Reports To</b>: Art Director-Position Summary</div><div></div><div><br>
A5 Labs is looking for an experienced Lead 3D Animator to drive the creation of stylized character and prop animations for real-time games in the iGaming space. This role focuses on high-quality keyframe animation, technical integration, and leading the 3D animation team. All animation work is done in industry-standard DCC tools (Maya or Blender), with export and integration into Unity.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Leadership &amp; Direction</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Lead and mentor the 3D animation team, providing clear artistic and technical feedback.</li><li>Define quality standards, style guidelines, and animation benchmarks.</li><li>Review and approve character and prop animations for timing, weight, clarity, and expression.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
3D Animation Production</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Create high-quality keyframe animations for humanoids, creatures, props, gameplay actions, and short narrative moments.</li><li>Ensure animations support gameplay readability and align with the project&rsquo;s stylized look.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Rigging &amp; Technical Skills</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Build functional control rigs in the chosen DCC (Maya or Blender) for characters and props.</li><li>Ensure rigs provide clean deformation, intuitive controls, and meet gameplay/production needs.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Unity Integration</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Export and integrate animations into Unity.</li><li>Work with Animator Controller, blend trees, Timeline, animation events, and runtime adjustments.</li><li>Collaborate with tech artists and engineers to ensure correct implementation in the engine.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Pipeline &amp; Workflow</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Maintain and optimize the animation workflow (blocking polish export integration).</li><li>Define naming conventions, asset structure, and documentation.</li><li>Identify and introduce tools or scripts that improve productivity and consistency.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Must-Have</b><br>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in 3D animation for games or real-time applications, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role.</li><li>Strong mastery of keyframe animation: posing, timing, arcs, weight, and performance.</li><li>Proficiency in Maya or Blender, including the ability to create your own rigs for animation purposes.</li><li>Solid understanding of Unity&rsquo;s animation systems and integration workflows.</li><li>Experience working in collaborative, cross-disciplinary production environments.</li></ul></div><div><br>
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Nice-to-Have</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Experience with motion capture cleanup.</li><li>Familiarity with Unity&rsquo;s Animation Rigging package (IK, constraints).</li><li>Understanding of gameplay logic, camera behavior, or simple cinematic techniques.</li><li>Background in stylized, mobile, or casual game animation.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
What You'll Gain</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Creative influence over the 3D animation vision and direction.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and evolve the animation pipeline.</li><li>Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team building stylized real-time experiences.</li><li>Hardware allowance: $2,000 upfront + $1,000 annually.</li><li>Unlimited PTO (typically 22&ndash;30 days per year).</li><li>$2,000/year learning &amp; development support.</li><li>Flexible hours and remote work options.</li><li>Optional relocation to Japan; business travel may be required.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Lead 3D Animator (Remote)

freelancing

<p>Job Summary</p><p>We are seeking a <b>Senior 2D Animator</b> with strong <b>storytelling ability, artistic vision, and hands-on production experience</b> to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality animations, contributing creative ideas, and mentoring junior animators while ensuring all deliverables align with the project&rsquo;s creative direction, quality standards, and timelines.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Create high-quality <b>2D animations</b> for characters, environments, explainer videos, and motion graphics</li><li>Translate scripts, storyboards, and concepts into engaging visual narratives</li><li>Collaborate with <b>creative directors, designers, illustrators, instructional designers, and content teams</b> to develop concepts and visual styles</li><li>Lead animation projects from concept to final delivery</li><li>Review animations and provide constructive feedback to maintain consistency and quality</li><li><b>Mentor and guide junior animators</b>, helping improve team skills and productivity</li><li>Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas</li><li>Prepare and organize <b>animation assets and source files</b> for final delivery, compositing, or handoff</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet defined quality and brand standards</li></ul><p>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</p><ul><li><b>5+ years of professional experience</b> in 2D animation</li><li>Strong proficiency in <b>Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Illustrator</b></li><li>Solid understanding of <b>animation principles</b> including timing, spacing, motion, and character performance</li><li>Experience creating animations for digital, eLearning, or media-based projects</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Strong attention to detail and quality</li><li>Good communication and collaboration skills</li></ul><p>Preferred / Nice-to-Have</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Animation, Fine Arts, Design</b>, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)</li><li>Experience in <b>eLearning or educational content</b></li><li>Exposure to <b>3D tools</b> such as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D</li><li>Basic knowledge of video editing and audio syncing</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ₹20,098.01 - ₹49,935.03 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Work from home</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Senior Animator

Steamroller Animation

<div><p><b><i>Bring creatures to life in ways that make players believe.</i></b></p><p>
At Steamroller, our worlds are inhabited by extraordinary beings. We are seeking a seasoned Animation Supervisor to lead a team in creating high-quality creature and gameplay performances. You will guide animators in understanding that the secret to lifelike motion lies in observation, research, and storytelling&mdash;from the subtle twitch of an ear to the thunderous strike of a beast in combat.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Location:</b> Remote (U.S.-based only)</p><p><b>
Employment Type</b>: Contract (1099)</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Define artistic direction and quality standards for various animated projects, specifically focusing on gameplay mechanics, creature behaviors, and cinematic sequences.</li><li>
Motivate and mentor team members, cultivating technical and artistic excellence with a focus on biomechanical realism and responsive gameplay.</li><li>
Serve as the main point of contact for Animation on projects, adeptly representing the team&rsquo;s creature and gameplay work to other departments.</li><li>
Attend Partner meetings as a distinguished representative of the team and the studio, ensuring the vision for creature mechanics is aligned.</li><li>
Stay attuned to artistic and production requirements, aligning with the team and Partners to ensure player immersion and believability.</li></ul><ul><li>
Create comprehensive documentation for show workflow and onboarding, ensuring animators understand the creature pipeline and gameplay systems.</li><li>
Prioritize, assign, and follow up on tasks, ensuring timely deliverables and effective schedule planning.</li><li>
Anticipate and resolve conflicts or production issues proactively, particularly those involving technical constraints or design blockers.</li><li>
Clearly communicate technical and artistic constraints to the team, balancing visual fidelity with gameplay responsiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>
Conduct impactful dailies, rounds, and team reviews, providing clear and decisive feedback to refine motion and support design goals.</li><li>
Provide constructive feedback professionally to a team with diverse skill levels and Partners, ensuring consistency across all creature assets.</li><li>
Conduct dynamic training sessions for the animation team and department, specifically on creature anatomy and gameplay implementation.</li><li>
Maintain a robust working knowledge of essential production tools, including Autodesk Maya and game engine integrations.</li><li>
Attend relevant training classes, continually enhancing leadership skills.</li><li>
Contribute to team efforts and perform additional tasks to support department goals as needed.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
At least eight (8) years of proven production experience, ideally within AAA, AA, or high-quality indie titles.</li><li>
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is required.</li><li>
Ability to work efficiently and professionally, demonstrating versatility in both independent and team-based settings.</li><li>
Experience as an animation instructor in a university or online program is preferred but not required.</li><li>
Deep understanding of animation principles: weight, physics, balance, appeal, clear timing, spacing, and staging, particularly as they apply to creature locomotion and combat.</li></ul><ul><li>
Knowledgeable in human and animal anatomy, with the ability to translate real-world studies into fantastical movement.</li><li>
Profound understanding of leveraging reference and research for nuanced performance choices, utilizing biomechanical analysis to ground animation in authenticity.</li><li>
Proficient with Autodesk&rsquo;s Maya.</li><li>
Proficiency in conveying emotion through body language and facial expressions.</li><li>
Experience with motion capture data and/or creature animation is highly beneficial and central to this role.</li><li>
Working understanding of Unreal Engine is a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>
Clear and cohesive communication of performance ideas that align with the project vision.</li><li>
Proactive and adept problem-solving skills to identify show needs and potential issues.</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate in English.</li></ul></div>

Animation Supervisor (Creature & Gameplay Focus)

Sony Pictures Entertainment

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 designs character performances and films them with virtual cameras to create cinematic sequences that reflect the filmmaker&rsquo;s vision. All elements of shot design are utilized in this position, and a seasoned understanding of filmmaking is vital. Working with the visualization Creative Director, and under the Previs Supervisor, the real-time visualization lead drives the production of previs shots and sequences that help to support the director's vision via appropriate use of camera movement, lenses, composition, staging, lighting, and editing.
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   Manage and generate sequences of shots from storyboards and/or script pages to construct story
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   Shot creation including orchestrating character blocking, camera positioning, and performance capture
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   Perform motion capture for animation, including quality control and accentuating mocap animation.
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   Ideate and create realistic and compelling character animation following traditional animation principles.
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   Animation of creatures, props, and vehicles within their shot allotment.
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   5+ years of experience in Unreal animation and camera work in engine
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   Shot and sequence generation with and without the use of storyboards and script
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   A film vocabulary of genre, shot design, sequence progression, camera moves, lighting styles, and acting choices based on years of film viewing, both vfx driven and practical.
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   Speed of work, with the ability to do three regular sized shots a day consistently.
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   Autodesk Maya workflow and UE exporting experience
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   Adobe After Effects compositing proficiency
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   Autodesk Motion Builder (a plus)
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   PFTrack (a plus)
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   Possess an artistic eye for detail and understand the technical specifications for each project.
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   Understand cinematic language, camera terminology
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   Possess a keen sense of composition, color, and animation timing.
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   Original thinking and ownership over ideas necessary
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   Maintain high consistent standard of quality and speed.
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   Understand shot continuity of sequence to help guide shot creation.
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   Work well on a team and successfully take direction from a supervisor.
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   Adapt quickly and accept change &ndash; often must toss out ideas and start fresh.
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   Work well on a team and successfully take direction from a supervisor.
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   Adapt quickly and accept change &ndash; often must toss out ideas and start fresh.
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 The anticipated base salary for this position is $103,740 - $133,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
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 SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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 To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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Real-time Visualization Shotmaker (Project Hire)

SA Tech

<p>SA Tech Pakistan is hiring an experienced Upwork Bidder for animation projects. The candidate will be responsible for bidding on Upwork, communicating with international clients, and converting leads for animation services.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Bid daily on relevant animation projects on Upwork</p><p>Write strong and customized proposals for animation services</p><p>Communicate with clients and understand project requirements</p><p>Coordinate with animation and creative teams</p><p>Follow up with leads and close deals</p><p>Maintain Upwork profile performance and lead records</p><p>Required Skills and Experience</p><p>Proven experience as an Upwork Bidder (Animation niche preferred)</p><p>Strong understanding of animation services:</p><p>2D and 3D Animation</p><p>Explainer Videos</p><p>Motion Graphics</p><p>Whiteboard Animation</p><p>Excellent English communication skills</p><p>Strong proposal writing and negotiation skills</p><p>Ability to meet monthly targets</p><p>What We Offer</p><p>Competitive salary</p><p>Performance-based commissions</p><p>Professional work environment</p><p>Career growth opportunities</p><p>Shift Timings</p><p>6:00 AM to 3:00 PM</p><p>OR</p><p>7:00 AM to 4:00 PM</p><p>Note: This is a full-time onsite position only.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Upwork Bidder - Animation Projects

Juego Studios

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 We are looking for a passionate Junior Animator to join our animation team at Juego Studios. The ideal candidate should have a strong sense of all animation principles. You will work on a variety of in-game and cinematic animations, contributing to compelling character actions, gameplay interactions, and immersive visual storytelling.
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   Create high-quality 3D characters and creature animations for gameplay, cinematics, and cutscenes.
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   Be able to create animations for visually stunning characters in both stylised and realistic styles.
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   Work closely with Senior Animators, Riggers, Designers, and leads in bringing characters to life.
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   Follow established animation pipelines, naming conventions, and file structures.
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   Receive and integrate feedback effectively in iterative production cycles.
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   Collaborate with other animators and designers to maintain visual consistency and quality.
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   Take full ownership of all animations assigned and consistently meet delivery targets as set by the lead.
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   1 to 3 years of experience working as an animator in game or animation studios.
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   A strong animation reel showcasing your skills.
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   Proficiency in Maya.
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   Experience working on atleast 1 published game.
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   Good understanding of animation fundamentals and character performance.
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   Ability to take directions, ask the right questions, and work in a team environment.
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   Good communication and time management skills.
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   Experience with 3D Rigging.
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   Experience with Spine rigging and animation.
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   Experience with Blender, Unreal and Unity.
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   Familiarity with mocap workflows.
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   Good knowledge of technical animation tools.
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 This job was posted by Nishitha Chowta from Juego Studios.
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Junior Animator

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