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Lead Animator

Cloud Chamber
Location
Novato, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Animation - Cloud Chamber
Salary
$123,200 - $182,360
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Shipped multiple AAA titles as a Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine
  • Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping processes
  • Strong practical skill in hand-key facial animation (such as FaceFX) alongside high proficiency in animating human bipeds, organic forms, quadrupeds, and mechanical objects
  • Exceptional understanding of traditional animation principles, human anatomy, caricature, form, gesture, and silhouette as applied to real-time interactive gameplay
What the job really is

As a Lead Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will manage and mentor a team of animators to create high-quality gameplay and AI animations. Your role involves collaborating with various departments to establish animation vision, refine workflows, and deliver exceptional animations while participating in production planning and team culture initiatives.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite #LI-Remote tag
  • The role requires strong communication skills, which may be challenging in a cross-disciplinary environment
  • The position involves managing a team, which may include additional responsibilities beyond animation tasks
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