We are extensively growing our Global Art Team
As a Lead 3D Animator in 1518, you will work closely with the team to create skilled animation with strong acting, story-driven performances, and convincing motion that will bring our worlds and characters to life.
1518 Studios is seeking a talented Lead Animator to join our global Art Team. You will work on various games, producing high-quality animations ranging from stylized to realistic, across cinematic sequences and real-time motion. Whether animating heroes, monsters, crowds, or objects, you will focus on the movement's intent and subject behavior, understanding how details contribute to the overall in-game experience. A strong sense of 3D design, facial animation, and body mechanics (both realistic and cartoony) should be demonstrated in your portfolio or reel.
This role offers significant responsibility and opportunities to develop your artistic, technical, and creative skills. We welcome applications from 2D and 3D artists capable of working across diverse art styles.
We prefer candidates with 5+ years of experience in the games industry, but talented, self-taught individuals or those from different creative fields are encouraged to apply and share their portfolios or reels.
Requirements
* BA in Art Media, graphic design, or equivalent experience (e.g., fine arts, computer animation, illustration, digital arts, media arts, or MFA in animation or visual effects).
* Experience with AAA, indie, PC, mobile games, NFT projects, or a strong passion for gaming and industry knowledge.
* Understanding of creative briefs, considering context, timescales, and constraints.
* Ability to animate characters, props, and effects with narrative and life.
* Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
* Creative problem-solving skills balancing aesthetics, function, and flow.
* Solid grasp of realistic and cartoon human/creature poses and keyframe animation.
* Proficiency in facial expressions and animations using blendshapes or similar tools.
* Ability to generate multiple creative options and iterate effectively.
* Knowledge of 3D animation techniques, motion design, and camera movement; experience with Maya and motion capture data.
* Experience with animation mockups and asset pipeline planning.
* Strong collaboration skills, receptive to feedback, and proactive in improving pipelines and deliverables.
* Experience optimizing assets for in-game performance across departments.
* High proficiency in software tools like Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate CC.
* Ability to draw in various styles, with knowledge of lighting, perspective, materials, and cinematic lighting and shading.
* Understanding of rigging processes and technical software.
* Supportive attitude, eager to mentor team members, and take ownership.
* Fluency in written and spoken English.
Bonus Points
* Experience with locomotion animation.
* Proficiency with Unity or other game engines, including importing/exporting and troubleshooting animation setups.
* Skills in 2D animation techniques and confidence in animating 2D characters and effects.
Join a leading global provider of game industry services, with full training and opportunities to work on top titles worldwide. Enjoy competitive pay, holidays, team competitions, social events, and a diverse, inclusive community supporting wellbeing.
Who we are
PTW is a video game services company supporting developers and publishers through outsourced production. With 25 years of experience, we've worked on over 1500 titles, including many award-winning games. Our global presence spans 35 sites, including 1518, SIDE, and Orange Rock, covering art, audio, and game development.
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