Lead gameplay animation at NBCUniversal by guiding AAA character work with MotionBuilder, Maya, and real-time gameplay systems expertise.
This Lead Animator supervises animators creating polished NPC and player animations for gameplay. The work combines artistic leadership, technical expertise, mentorship, and production coordination. You will help maintain animation quality, style, performance, and effective delivery across production stages.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise animators creating gameplay-ready NPC and player animationsProvide direction, feedback, mentorship, and career development supportCoordinate assignments and communicate updates to production teamsResolve blockers with leads and cross-disciplinary partnersDevelop pipelines, guidelines, directories, and proceduresRequirements:
Seven-plus years as a three-dimensional character animatorExperience developing at least two AAA video gamesExpertise with MotionBuilder or Maya animation toolsStrong keyframe, motion-capture, and human-motion knowledgeUnderstanding of gameplay systems and in-game engine workflowsBring leadership, gameplay animation, and technical production expertise to NBCUniversal's real-time character animation team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Gameplay Animator Aaa Games (Winnipeg)
🏢 NBCUniversal Intl.
📍 Winnipeg