Stormind Games ยท 5 days ago
Lead Animator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffStormind Games is seeking a Lead Animator to oversee their animation team. The role involves ensuring high-quality character, environment, and gameplay animations while providing leadership, mentorship, and pipeline supervision.
Console GamesOnline GamesPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Define, communicate, and uphold the artistic direction for all animation content in the project
Ensure that animation style, quality, and consistency meet the creative and technical standards of the production
Review and approve animation work, providing clear and constructive feedback to the team
Guide the creation of animation systems that support gameplay mechanics and player experience
Align animation production with the overall project vision, milestones, and production goals
Plan, prioritize, and manage animation tasks and schedules in collaboration with production
Ensure the adoption of efficient tools, workflows, and pipelines to optimize animation production
Collaborate closely with Technical Animators to ensure smooth implementation and performance optimization
Lead animation reviews and provide detailed feedback to maintain a high-quality bar
Ensure feedback is clearly communicated and properly implemented by the team
Maintain consistency of animation quality across all characters, environments, and gameplay systems
Mentor and support animators, fostering growth and continuous improvement within the team
Promote best practices in animation techniques, workflows, and problem-solving
Encourage a collaborative, creative, and proactive team environment
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Ensure animations are fully integrated into gameplay systems and meet performance requirements
Collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Technical Animation teams to deliver responsive and polished gameplay animation
Ensure timely delivery of animation assets to maintain project continuity
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Lead Animator in the game industry or real-time projects
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality character and gameplay animation
Expert knowledge of animation principles, body mechanics, and performance acting
Proficiency with industry-standard autodesk animation tools (e.g., Maya, MotionBuilder)
Solid understanding of real-time animation pipelines and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity)
Strong leadership experience managing or mentoring animation teams
Ability to provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred
Experience shipping at least one AAA or high-quality indie game title
Knowledge of motion capture pipelines and performance cleanup
Knowledge of animation state machines, blend trees, and gameplay animation systems
Experience working closely with Technical Animation on rigging, tools, and pipeline optimization
Experience with performance optimization for real-time animation
Passion for games and strong understanding of player experience and gameplay feel
Company
Stormind Games
Stormind Games is the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Marsa Holding
2025-10-29Series Unknown
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