LEAD ANIMATOR SPINE (CASUAL)

We are art outsource studio with a focus on gamedev. Our clients are big gamedev companies such as Playtika, Wooga, A Thinking Ape and many others. Due to our active growth, we are pleased to announce an open vacancy for a “Lead Animator Spine”.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Responsibilities:

• managing remote teams of animators;

• ensuring the quality and efficiency of projects;

• planning and monitoring team workflows in collaboration with the Project Manager (PM);

• reporting project progress to the Art Director;

• providing feedback to team members;

• creating animations in Spine;

• preparing PSD files;

• creating animation objects using slots;

• developing and exporting atlases;

• collaborating with artists and the Art Director to animate characters, environments, and FX;

• exporting animations in accordance with technical requirements.

Would be an advantage:

• a background in art education;

• participation in released game projects;

• hand-drawing skills.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Requirements:

• knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian;

• experience in remotely managing a team of animators and implementing game art projects;

• proficiency in Spine;

• at least 1 year of experience in a similar role within the gaming or related industry;

• strong knowledge of basic animation principles, including rhythm, deformation, overlaps, etc.;

• understanding of object physics (e.g., fabric remains light and flexible, metal does not behave like rubber);

• experience working with effects, including frame-by-frame animation;

• attention to detail in technical tasks;

• experience working with PSD source files;

• knowledge of animation principles, a good sense of dynamics, form, color and composition, human and animal anatomy

• a portfolio showcasing relevant work and a willingness to complete a test task

• English from level B1

Why do we enjoy working here?

What we offer:

• remote work in a comfortable home environment;

• working hours from 10 am to 7 pm GMT+3 (we can consider individual conditions);

• paid vacation and sick leave;

• professional development;

• the opportunity to propose and implement your own solutions/ideas;

• timely payment of salary and the prospect of its revision;