Lead Animator

Job Description

Digital Legends is an Activision studio based in Barcelona, contributing to multiple titles within the Call of Duty franchise.
Founded in 2001, we push the boundaries of AAA gaming through creativity, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. Since we are part of the Activision and Microsoft Gaming family, our legacy includes acclaimed titles like Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Powered by a legendary team of diverse talent, a mix of industry veterans and rising stars we believe our people are our greatest asset, turning passion into unforgettable gaming experiences.
We are now looking for a Lead Animator to have a crucial role in supporting our AAA games.
Ready to Activate Your Future in Barcelona, a leading gaming hub with Mediterranean lifestyle?
Your responsibilities:
• Lead a small team of animators and a rigger, handle 1-2-1's, career development and workflows.
• Create high-quality keyframe 3D animations while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and make any changes requested based on the artistic direction.
• Work closely with riggers, animators, art direction, designers, and programmers to understand gameplay intentions and achieve main objective.
• Be transparent about the potential problems related to animations.
• Estimate and manage the time required to carry out tasks within deadlines.
• Research and make documentation to improve suggestions.
• Job knowledge sharing in order to further advance our whole team.
• Polish animations and integrate them into the game, addressing bugs, clipping, and other technical issues.
Your skills:
• Experience in 3D animation software for video-game, Maya is preferred.
• Experience with console titles.
• Deep understanding of anatomy and body motion..
• Aesthetic sense & Attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of anatomy and motion.
• Ability to adapt to change, flexible, open-minded.
• Clear communication skills to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism.
• Good communication skills.
• Good level of spoken and written English
It's always a plus:
• Good porfolio based on personal work or non-NDA projects.
• Knowledge of game engines is a plus.
• Worked with provided motion capture animations
Not sure if you meet every single requirement? That's okay!
At Activision, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we believe in the potential of passionate people with diverse experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, you might be exactly who we're looking for.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivalled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to one of the most beloved entertainment franchises Call of Duty®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our ''press start'' is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater, this could be your opportunity to level up.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-122k0x-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.