Lead Animator - Subnautica 2

We are seeking a highly skilled animation lead to join the Subnautica 2 development team. Our ideal candidate is highly technical and has extensive experience working in Unreal Engine. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a team of animators while collaborating across all disciplines to create incredible game experiences. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team creating animation and character movement in immersive underwater environments.

This is a remote position on a fully remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the animation team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster and promote their professional and creative growth.
• Develop and maintain animation pipelines with tech art and engineering that optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure animations enhance and integrate seamlessly into gameplay.
• Ensure animation content meets aesthetic and technical requirements with an eye towards game feel and performance.
• Lead animation reviews and provide feedback to team members on a regular basis.
• Work with production to set priorities and expectations with the team on a per milestone ba...