750 Lead Animator jobs in India

• Direct and supervise the animation team, providing clear direction, feedback, and mentorship.
• Establish and maintain the animation pipeline and workflow, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and execute animation concepts and style guides for projects.
• Create high-quality character and environmental animations that align with project requirements and artistic direction.
• Review and approve animation work from team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with rigging artists to ensure character rigs are optimized for animation needs.
• Work with technical directors to troubleshoot animation-related issues and implement solutions.
• Contribute to character performance and emotional delivery through nuanced animation.
• Manage animation schedules and resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in animation.
• Present animation work to clients and stakeholders, effectively communicating creative intent and technical execution.
• Ensure all animation assets are delivered in the correct format and specifications for integration into the final product.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new animation talent.

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing creative direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee the entire animation process from storyboarding and layout to final render.
• Ensure the quality, style, and consistency of all animation work produced by the team.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and other stakeholders to achieve project vision.
• Develop and refine animation workflows and pipelines for maximum efficiency.
• Create compelling character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects.
• Conduct animation reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay current with industry trends, software, and techniques in animation.
• Manage project schedules and ensure timely delivery of animation assets.
• Contribute to the development of new animation techniques and artistic approaches.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in 3D or 2D animation, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, After Effects).
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, spacing, and character performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a creative team.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of animation styles and quality.
• Experience with rigging, modeling, or rendering is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and in-office environments.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of animators, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to project timelines.
• Create high-quality character and environmental animations for various projects.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art leads, and game designers to interpret and execute the creative vision.
• Establish and maintain animation standards and best practices.
• Review and approve animation assets, ensuring they meet technical and artistic requirements.
• Troubleshoot animation issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the development of animation tools and workflows.
• Manage animation resources and delegate tasks effectively to meet project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, techniques, and technologies in animation.
• Participate in art critiques and team meetings, providing valuable insights.
• Ensure efficient use of animation software and hardware.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional animation experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in 2D or 3D animation techniques, depending on project needs.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills, character performance, and understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash and stretch, etc.).
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony).
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, physics, and motion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through animation.

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing guidance and artistic direction.
• Establish and maintain the animation style and quality standards for projects.
• Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery of assets.
• Create high-quality character and environmental animations.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and storytellers to interpret and execute creative vision.
• Review animation work, providing clear and constructive feedback to the team.
• Troubleshoot animation issues and find creative solutions.
• Manage project timelines and resources for the animation department.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in animation technology and techniques.
• Contribute to the overall artistic development and success of the studio.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in professional animation, with a significant portion in a leadership or supervisory role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills (character, creature, and/or environmental).
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or similar.
• Expert understanding of animation principles, timing, and weight.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear and effective feedback.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Understanding of rigging and character setup is beneficial.
• Passion for storytelling and visual arts.

Animators produce the motion and performance of three-dimensional computer graphic characters, creatures, objects and crowds for high-end VFX films. 

Lead Animators will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

Desirable Skills

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• Lead the design and execution of high-quality 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects.
• Develop creative concepts and storyboards for animation sequences.
• Mentor and guide junior animators and designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering skill development.
• Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and artistic vision.
• Manage animation pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Operate and maintain animation software and hardware, ensuring optimal performance.
• Stay updated on the latest animation techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Ensure all animated content aligns with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Contribute to the overall artistic direction and visual style of projects.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to animation software and hardware.
• Present animation concepts and finished work to clients and internal teams.

• Leading and mentoring a team of 3D character animators.
• Establishing and maintaining animation pipelines and workflows.
• Setting high-quality standards for character animation and performance.
• Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on animation work from the team.
• Collaborating with directors and art leads to translate creative vision into animation.
• Developing and overseeing character rigging and setup for animation.
• Troubleshooting technical animation issues and developing solutions.
• Ensuring animation is delivered on time and meets project requirements.
• Contributing to the artistic direction and storytelling through character performance.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in 3D animation.
• Working closely with modeling, rigging, and technical departments.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in 3D character animation, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character acting, and cinematography.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of character rigging principles.
• Excellent artistic eye and a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character animation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience working in a hybrid or studio environment.