Lead Animator

Position:
Lead Animator

Company:
Ubisoft

Location:
Vietnam, Da Nang

Employment type:
Office-based

Short Summary:
As the Lead Animator, you will drive the efficiency, work quality, and skills expansion of the Animation team, collaborating closely with the Project Manager and the wider Core Team to deliver engaging, high-quality game experiences.

Responsibilities:
- Oversee the production and delivery of the project's animation and artistic direction.
- Plan, assign, and track the animation team's daily tasks.
- Be hands-on with animations, creating high-quality assets.
- Mentor and provide ongoing feedback to animation team members.
- Identify and solve creative, technical, and workflow challenges.
- Collaborate with the Animation Director to verify in-game animation quality.
- Help establish and maintain clear pipelines and quality standards.

Requirement:
- Senior or Lead-level animation experience in the games industry.
- Strong artistic skills with mastery of body mechanics and animation fundamentals.
- Proficiency in 3D animation software (MotionBuilder and Maya).
- Advanced knowledge of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques.
- Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly.
- Attention to detail for both aesthetic and technical quality.
- Strong people management experience and outstanding team spirit.
- Great communication skills (English and Vietnamese).
- Genuine passion for games and ability to analyze them critically.
- AAA shipping experience on consoles (a plus).

Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Performance rewards.
- Creative and endless fun projects.
- Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC.
- Premium healthcare insurance.
- Team building, Lunar New Year Celebration, Projects celebration.
- Beers and treats every Friday.
- Staff clubs.
- Premium gym club access.
- Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck), coffee, tea, and fresh fruits every day!