Description

Inviox Studios is seeking a highly talented and experienced Lead Animator with 7+ years of solid experience in the movie film industry to join our growing team. If you are deeply passionate about the art of animation and possess the exceptional skills to bring dynamic, story-driven characters, immersive environments, and captivating sequences to life, we want you to be a key part of our creative journey. As a Lead Animator, you will be instrumental in overseeing the animation direction of our diverse projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistently top-tier animation quality, and significantly shaping the visual storytelling of our innovative games and compelling cinematics.

What we are looking for

• 7+ years of solid and demonstrable experience as a professional Animator in the movie film industry.
• Expertise in creating high-quality, cinematic-level animations for a wide range of elements including characters, creatures, intricate environments, and engaging cutscenes.
• Deep and comprehensive understanding of core animation principles, including precise timing, realistic weight, fluid motion, and the nuanced ability to effectively convey emotion and distinct personality through movement.
• Extensive proficiency in industry-standard animation software, such as Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, and other relevant professional tools.
• Proven experience with rigging, posing, and the application of both keyframe and motion-capture animation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and guide animation teams, ensuring consistently high-quality output and maintaining a cohesive creative direction across multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work seamlessly and productively with artists, game designers, software developers, and technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly present and iterate on animation concepts with both creative and technical stakeholders.
• Upper-intermediate level of English language proficiency.

Nice-to-have

• Experience within the gaming industry, particularly in developing animations for interactive game elements such as player characters, non-player characters (NPCs), and dynamic combat systems.
• Familiarity with real-time animation systems commonly used in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Experience working with motion capture data, including the process of integrating and refining it for use within gaming projects.
• Strong knowledge of character animation, detailed facial animation, and creating animations for dynamic, gameplay-driven sequences in games.
• Ability to work effectively with animation pipelines specifically tailored to gaming projects and optimize animations for performance across various target platforms (PC, console, VR/AR).
• Understanding of the technical constraints of game engines and practical experience in adapting cinematic-quality animation to real-time interactive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create high-quality animations for a diverse range of assets including characters, creatures, environments, and cinematic sequences, ensuring seamless integration with the overall visual direction of the game or film project.
• Work closely and collaboratively with art directors, game designers, and software developers to maintain consistent and exceptional animation quality across all visual assets within a project.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior animators, contributing to the elevation of their skills and maintaining consistently high standards across the entire animation team.
• Innovate and implement new animation techniques and approaches to continuously enhance the visual storytelling and overall player experience within our projects.
• Collaborate effectively with technical teams to ensure that animations are properly optimized for performance and function smoothly within the target game engine.
• Manage the complete animation pipeline from initial concept and pre-production through final implementation, ensuring that project deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and creative meetings to contribute innovative ideas and provide valuable feedback on the animation style and overall visual direction of new and ongoing projects.

Note: If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but don’t check 100% of the boxes—that’s okay—we encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table.