Job DescriptionAbout the Role
NWe 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.
NKey Responsibilities
nCreative & Technical Leadership
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- 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

nTeam & Production Management
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- 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 explicit,



actionable feedback and maintain high team morale and productivity. N
- Identify skill gaps andconduct training or upskilling initiatives. N
- Oversee and provide keyinputs on the tasks of Rigging and FX artists in certain projects to ensure they are aligned with the overall art direction. N

nPipeline & Collaboration
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- Work closely withDevelopers 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

nRequired Skills & Qualifications
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- 8+ years of professional experience in animation. With at least 2-3 years of those in game studios as a senior or lead animator. N
- Experience working

📌 Lead Animator (Karnataka)
🏢 Juego Studios
📍 Karnataka