Lead Animator

What you will do

• Be responsible for managing the production and delivery of all animation.
• Organise and supervise animators, to prioritise and deliver upon requirements, and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of high quality assets.
• Maintain effective relationships with our outsource partners.
• Identify and resolve risks to both the project and outsource pipeline.
• Planning and scheduling of animation tasks.
• Troubleshooting and solve animation issues with all departments
• Collaborate with the Art Director to verify in-game animation quality, consistency and iterate according to feedback.
• Drive the development of rapid prototypes.
• Work with Art, Tech, and Design to help define short and long-term objectives and establish workflows.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the animation team.
• Manage the delicate balance between quality and delivering to aggressive deadlines.
• Balance between hands on production and animation-team management.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation and character anatomy, to provide feedback to Artists.
• Hand and key animation skills in a variety of animation styles.
• Proficient in Maya or 3DS MAX.
• Proven experience in mentoring or leadership through the full cycle of development.
• Scheduling, and outsourcing experience.
• Able to take direction and impart feedback to the Animation team.
• General understanding of technical and animation pipelines, including rigging and engine integration.
• Broad understanding of contemporary processes and engine technology.
• Shipped a high quality game on mobile or console.
• A passion for Games
• English language skills, proficient in Chinese is a plus