CDI Lead Animator H/F - Virtuos

Reporting to the Animation Director, the Lead Animator helps bring the project's animation vision to life. You'll guide the animation team in translating the director's creative intent into high-quality, responsive gameplay animations, ensuring consistency, technical excellence, and timely delivery across the production.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Animation Director to ensure the creative vision is reflected in all gameplay and character animations.
Define and maintain animation quality standards across the team.
Plan, assign, and track animation tasks and schedules, maintaining visibility on priorities and progress.
Lead, mentor, and support the animation team - including senior and associate leads.
Oversee gameplay animation creation, focusing on fluidity, responsiveness, and player feedback.
Collaborate with art, design, and technical leads to integrate animations seamlessly into gameplay.
Review and provide constructive feedback on animation work.
Direct and manage motion capture sessions and data cleanup.
Supervise facial animation workflows and performance capture integration.
Drive team efficiency and implement best practices in workflow and pipeline usage.
Contribute to improving animation tools, systems, and processes in Unreal Engine.