Lead 3D Animator

Job Description

Lead 3D Animator to take charge of character, weapon, and cinematic animations while mentoring a team of animators. Job Responsibilities Lead the 3D animation team in creating high-quality character, creature, and cinematic animations . Develop smooth, realistic, and stylized animations for in-game actions, cutscenes, and promotional videos. Oversee rigging and skinning processes , ensuring efficient animation-ready assets. Collaborate with layout artists, cinematic artists, and VFX teams to ensure seamless animation integration. Work closely with game designers and developers to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics. Optimize animations for performance in real-time game engines like Unity 3D or Unreal Engine . Utilize AI-powered animation tools and motion capture data to enhance workflows. Provide feedback, training, and technical guidance to the animation team. Maintain animation consistency and style coherence across all assets. Troubleshoot technical animation issues and work with engineers to resolve them. Requirements Proven experience as a Senior or Lead 3D Animator in the gaming, film, or animation industry. Expertise in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar 3D animation software . Strong understanding of character movement, physics, and animation principles . Experience working with game engines (Unity 3D, Unreal Engine) for real-time animation . Ability to animate humanoid and non-humanoid characters, vehicles, and props . Knowledge of rigging, skinning, and motion capture integration . Familiarity with AI-assisted animation tools for motion enhancement. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills . Preferred Skills Experience in procedural animation techniques . Knowledge of scripting for animation automation (Python, MEL, or Blueprint in Unreal Engine) . Understanding of cinematic storytelling and camera movement . Passion for game animation and interactive storytelling . Why Join Us? Lead a talented animation team in a fast-growing game development studio . Work on high-quality character and cinematic animations for a next-gen game . Collaborate with a passionate and creative development team . Opportunity to explore AI tools and next-gen animation techniques . Full-time position in Surat with a competitive salary package . Send your resume and portfolio to career@xsquads.com with the subject: Application - Lead 3D Animator