Animation Lead

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 25 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.
There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.
With more than 3000 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.
If youre looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, dont hesitate to join the gameWHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ONGameloft Barcelona is looking for a Lead Animator to lead the animation team working on a new action-based, multi-platform IP featuring world-famous characters from a major licensor.
Your challenge will be to establish and maintain a high animation quality bar while leading and developing the team behind it. You will combine people leadership with strong animation expertise, working closely with Art, Game Design, Programming and external partners to ensure every animation supports the personality of our characters, gameplay readability and the overall player experience.
What it means on a daily basisLead and develop the animation team, providing regular feedback, mentoring and guidance while supporting the individual growth of animators across different seniority levels.
Own the animation quality bar, ensuring character animation delivers the expected level of movement, weight, acting, storytelling and personality while remaining consistent with the project's artistic direction and licensor expectations.
Plan and oversee animation production, managing priorities, workload and delivery while keeping stakeholders informed and stepping into hands-on animation work when the team needs additional support.
Collaborate closely with Game Design, Programming, Art and Technical Animation to ensure animations work effectively within gameplay, including topics related to rigging, skinning and game-engine animation states.
Coordinate animation work with external partners, providing clear briefs, reviews and actionable feedback to ensure outsourced animation integrates consistently with the work produced internally.
About GameloftHere at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 25 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.
There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.
With more than 3000 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.
If youre looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, dont hesitate to join the gameYour main challengeGameloft Barcelona is looking for a Lead Animator to lead the animation team working on a new action-based, multi-platform IP featuring world-famous characters from a major licensor.
Your challenge will be to establish and maintain a high animation quality bar while leading and developing the team behind it. You will combine people leadership with strong animation expertise, working closely with Art, Game Design, Programming and external partners to ensure every animation supports the personality of our characters, gameplay readability and the overall player experience.
What it means on a daily basisLead and develop the animation team, providing regular feedback, mentoring and guidance while supporting the individual growth of animators across different seniority levels.
Own the animation quality bar, ensuring character animation delivers the expected level of movement, weight, acting, storytelling and personality while remaining consistent with the project's artistic direction and licensor expectations.
Plan and oversee animation production, managing priorities, workload and delivery while keeping stakeholders informed and stepping into hands-on animation work when the team needs additional support.
Collaborate closely with Game Design, Programming, Art and Technical Animation to ensure animations work effectively within gameplay, including topics related to rigging, skinning and game-engine animation states.
Coordinate animation work with external partners, providing clear briefs, reviews and actionable feedback to ensure outsourced animation integrates consistently with the work produced internally.
What success will look likeWithin your first 3 months, you will have developed a strong understanding