Lead Animator

at  Splash Damage

ABOUT SPLASH DAMAGE

We believe that games play better with friends. For more than 20 years, we’ve been creating team-based multiplayer experiences that have entertained tens of millions of players all over the world and forged countless new friendships along the way.
Our studio culture is rooted in our open, friendly, and collaborative environment. Our games are made by people from all over the world, from our entry-level Fresh Talent hires to industry veterans, and we believe that fostering that diverse culture is the best way to build both our games and our studio. We have won numerous awards, including a ‘World-Class’ accreditation by Best Companies and being named one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to work for.
Our offices are based in Bromley, UK.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with technical animation, including rigging, skinning, and problem solving
• Experience with Motion Capture, Cinematics and Facial Animation
  Join Splash Damage, an equal-opportunity employer where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Let’s create games that resonate with players worldwide!

THE ROLE

As Lead Animator at Splash Damage, you will be responsible for working with the rest of development team to conceive, prototype, and oversee the implementation of exciting gameplay features.
Collaborating closely with the Animation Director, you will drive for high and consistent quality across the game, while providing line management, feedback, and mentorship to the rest of the animation team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and drive animation quality standards and expectations across the team
• Work closely with programmers, artists and designers to implement animations as designed
• Test, review and iterate on animations to tune them to the highest quality
• Manage and develop the animation team by providing regular feedback, setting objectives, and providing mentoring