Lead 3D Character Animator

Overview

We are seeking an inspirational Lead 3D Character Animator who can define the acting style, mentor a team of senior and mid animators, and collaborate with the Animation & Rigging Supervisors to deliver world-class performances that elevate the movie’s emotional core.

Responsibilities

• Shot leadership: review, notate and sign-off shots; provide both aesthetic and technical direction to a crew of 10-15 animators.
  
  

• Pipeline partnership: work closely with Rigging, Layout and CFX to anticipate needs, flag bottlenecks, and drive tool/rig improvements.
  
  

• Mentorship & training: onboard new artists, run dailies, and coach the team on advanced acting choices and body-mechanics.
  
  

• Cross-department liaison: communicate priorities and blockers to Production;
  
  

• Quality & schedule ownership: balance artistic excellence with delivery targets, re-planning when scope or story changes occur.
  

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years professional feature or high-end series experience; 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
  
  

• Mastery of animation principles, acting theory and creature biomechanics.
  
  

• Expert user of Autodesk Maya; comfortable debugging rigs, constraints and camera staging.
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to give clear, actionable feedback and nurture talent in a fast-paced production.

• Solid understanding of shot-based workflow inside Shotgrid.

• Fluent English communication; Spanish a plus.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading animation on stylized CG features.
  

Work Model

Our first choice is on-site/Hybrid work at our Gran Canaria studio; We will also consider candidates who can reside on any of the other Canary Islands.

Join the studio behind Love, Death & Robots, Bad Dinosaur and help craft unforgettable performances. If you thrive on leading teams and pushing character animation to new heights, we’d love to meet you!