Lead Animator Job at Virtual Vocations Inc in New York

Seeking a full-time Lead Animator to work remotely, who will create high-quality character and creature animations for fantasy and science-fiction projects, while managing animation standards and providing mentorship to fellow animators.
Key responsibilities

Lead animation quality and execution across multiple projects, aligning with creative direction and gameplay needs
Create polished keyframe animations for various characters using Blender and Unreal Engine 5
Define and maintain animation standards, style guides, and review criteria in collaboration with the Senior Technical Animator

Required qualifications

Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent animation fundamentals and professional video game animation experience
Proficiency in Blender and Unreal Engine 5 for keyframe animation
Ability to create compelling performances for humanoid characters and creatures
Experience translating creative direction into clear animation targets and actionable feedback
Ability to balance hands-on animation work with mentorship and delivery responsibilities across multiple projects