Contractor Lead Animator
Side is hiring a remote Contractor Lead Animator. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Asia based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Lead Animator
Posted
Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
Asia
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Job Details
As Lead Animator, you’ll drive the animation quality, direction, and workflows across a range of high-end game projects. You’ll lead a team of animators delivering fluid, expressive animations.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations.
- Define and maintain the animation vision and quality.
- Collaborate with Design, Tech Art, Rigging, and Engineering.
- Review internal and outsourced animation work.
- Troubleshoot animation, rigging, and implementation issues.
- Mentor and guide a team of animators.
- Partner with production to accurately scope deliverables.
- Maintain project documentation.
- Attend meetings as needed.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional animation experience in game development.
- Proven experience delivering AAA-quality gameplay and cinematic animation.
- Advanced proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder.
- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (4/5) and/or Unity.
- Experience with both keyframe and mocap cleanup.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills in English.
- Prior experience with outsourcing or co-development projects preferred.
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor Lead Animator at Side is
17th of December 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
Asia
] applicants. .