The Role:

We are seeking a Lead Animator with 7+ years of experience in the movie film industry to join Inviox Studios. If you are passionate about animation and possess the skills to bring dynamic, story-driven characters, environments, and sequences to life, we want you on our team. As a Lead Animator, you will be responsible for overseeing the animation direction of our projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier animation quality, and shaping the visual storytelling of our games and cinematics.

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years of solid experience as an Animator in the movie film industry;

• Expertise in creating high-quality, cinematic-level animations for characters, creatures, environments, and cutscenes;

• Deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, motion, and the ability to convey emotion and personality through movement;

• Extensive proficiency in industry-standard animation software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, etc.);

• Experience with rigging, posing, and both keyframe and motion-capture animations;

• Ability to lead the animation team, ensuring high-quality output and maintaining creative direction across multiple projects;

• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly with artists, designers, developers, and technical teams;

• Strong communication skills to clearly present and iterate on concepts with both creative and technical stakeholders;

• Upper-intermediate level of English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in the gaming industry, particularly in developing animations for interactive elements like player characters, NPCs, and combat systems;

• Familiarity with real-time animation systems such as Unreal Engine or Unity;

• Experience working with motion capture data and integrating it into gaming projects;

• Knowledge of character animation, facial animation, and animation for dynamic, gameplay-driven sequences in games;

• Ability to work with animation pipelines tailored to gaming projects and optimize animations for performance on different platforms (PC, console, VR/AR);

• Understanding of the constraints of game engines and experience adapting cinematic animation to real-time interactive environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and create high-quality animations for characters, creatures, environments, and cinematics, ensuring seamless integration with the overall visual direction of the game or film project;

• Work closely with art directors, designers, and developers to maintain consistent animation quality across all visual assets;

• Mentor and guide junior animators, helping elevate their skills and maintaining high standards across the animation team;

• Innovate and implement new animation techniques and approaches to enhance the visual storytelling and player experience;

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure animations are properly optimized and work smoothly within the game engine;

• Manage the animation pipeline from concept to implementation, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met;

• Participate in brainstorming and creative meetings to provide ideas and feedback on the animation style and visual direction of new projects.

Your benefits with Inviox Studios:

• Be part of a Creative Community: Work with a passionate and talented team dedicated to delivering outstanding gaming and cinematic experiences.

• Make an Impact: Your animations will shape the visual storytelling of our games and films, making a lasting impression on players and audiences.

• Career Growth: Gain exposure to diverse projects, elevate your career, and learn new techniques and tools.

• Transparent Contracts: Enjoy a transparent working environment with clarity on earnings, working hours, and project expectations.

• Ownership: Take ownership of your work, have a voice in creative decisions, and enjoy artistic freedom in your career.