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3D Animation Lead

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Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animation team on projects, acting as a sub-animation lead or lead artist as needed based on project complexity. Conducts first-level animation reviews and may engage in hands-on development work if necessary, including creating animations from scratch or refining artists' work. Supports the project team by establishing workflows, clarifying client requirements, and assisting with effort estimates and bids. Resolves project issues by collaborating with animation artists, project managers, and Animation Leads, ensuring focus on productivity, quality, and timelines.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides leadership to the animation team on projects, acting as a sub-animation lead or lead artist as needed
  • Conducts first-level animation reviews and may engage in hands-on development work
  • Supports the project team by establishing workflows, clarifying client requirements, and assisting with effort estimates and bids
  • Resolves project issues by collaborating with animation artists, project managers, and Animation Leads
  • Client Management
  • Project Execution
  • Team Management

Requirements:

  • Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures
  • Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine
  • Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline
  • Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture
  • Atleast THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role
  • Leadership abilities
  • Self-Management abilities
  • Communication skills

Nice to have:

Knowledge of Cinematography, Creating Previz/Storyboards can act as advantages

What we offer:
  • Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
  • Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
  • Generous paid time off (26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end)
  • Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
  • Special Education Assistance Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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