Senior Gameplay Animator crafting animations to elevate storytelling for AAA games at Lighthouse Games. Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure high - quality character animations.
About the role
- Lead Animator driving animation pipeline and leading a team for a AAA action title in Paris. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure quality character and creature animations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of character and creature animators across the production lifecycle
- Collaborate with Art Direction, Technical Art, and Gameplay teams to maintain animation consistency
- Own the animation pipeline and ensure seamless integration with Unreal Engine
- Deliver high-quality animations that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and cinematic moments
- Define rigging and skinning needs in partnership with Technical Animation and Engineering teams
- Drive mocap direction, cleanup, and retargeting processes for in-game use
- Troubleshoot animation-related issues and propose production-ready solutions
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional animation experience in games, with at least 1 shipped title as Lead Animator or equivalent
- Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character and gameplay animations
- Expertise in Maya and Unreal Engine (control rigs, animation blueprints, root motion)
- Deep understanding of timing, weight, posing, and motion dynamics
- Experience working with mocap data and managing external animation vendors
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary: €65,000 – €85,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid model (2–3 days/week in Paris office)
- Join a veteran team working on an ambitious AAA project
- Studio-backed L&D budget, industry events, and relocation support if needed
- Opportunity to lead visual storytelling on a global title
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