Job Description About the Role
n We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Lead Animator to drive the animation vision, quality, and execution across our game projects. You will lead and mentor a team of animators, collaborate closely with other Art Leads, Riggers, Game Designers, Developers and Clients to ensure that all animations meet world-class gameplay and cinematic standards.
n Key Responsibilities
n Creative & Technical Leadership
n n Create high quality animations to set the style and quality standards for 3D Animation and 2D Spine projects.
n Translate game design requirements into strong, readable, and engaging gameplay animations.
n Drive Visual style, combat, locomotion, facial, and cinematic animation quality.
n Ensure animation deliverables are suitable for real-time game engines (Unity/Unreal).
n n Team & Production Management
n n Lead, mentor and conduct regular reviews for a team of animators.
n Estimate project requirements with detailed breakdowns. Plan and assign tasks to ensure on-time delivery.
n Provide clear, actionable feedback and maintain high team morale and productivity.
n Identify skill gaps and conduct training or upskilling initiatives.
n Oversee and provide key inputs on the tasks of Rigging and FX artists in certain projects to ensure they are aligned with the overall art direction.
n n Pipeline & Collaboration
n n Work closely with Developers and Designers to ensure smooth pipeline integration.
n Maintain and improve animation workflows, tools, rigs, and export pipelines.
n Troubleshoot animation, rigging, and implementation issues in engine.




n Establish best practices for custom 3D keyframe animation, 2D spine animation, motion-capture/mixamo animations and animation blending.
n n Required Skills & Qualifications
n n 8+ years of qualified experience in animation. With at least 2-3 years of those in game studios as a senior or lead animator.
n Experience working on a AAA quality commercial game and multiple shipped titles.
n Expert knowledge of Maya, 2D Spine animations, and technical integration of animations in game engines.
n Experience with multiple styles of animations like Realistic, Stylized, Cartoonish and Anime.
n Robust understanding of:
n All Animation principles
n Human & Creature anatomy
n Gameplay animation systems (locomotion, combat, state machines, control rigs, Animation Blueprints)
n Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine or Unity animation pipelines.
n Strong team leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
n Experience working on combat-heavy, third-person, or cinematic-driven games.
n Background in Technical Animation is a big plus.
n n What success looks like in this role:
n n Animations feel responsive, impactful, and polished in-game.
n The animation team consistently meets quality and delivery expectations.
n Strong collaboration between animation, design, and engineering.
n A motivated, well-mentored animation team with growing skill levels.
n n Portfolio Requirement:
n Applicants must provide their Animation Demo reel showcasing:
n n High quality Cinematic or Dialogue shots
n Gameplay animations or locomotion systems
n Complex Combat or creature animation
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📌 Lead Animator (Bengaluru)
🏢 Juego Studio
📍 Bengaluru