Principal Animation Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Animation Artist (Gamedev): Leading animation systems and character performance for an unannounced R&D project with an accent on defining craft standards and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on translating complex character mechanics into expressive, high-quality gameplay animation while mentoring internal and outsourcing teams.

Company

A global leader in interactive entertainment, developer of League of Legends and other iconic titles.

What you will do

• Define and evangelize the animation vision and creative direction for a new product.
• Develop and maintain animation style guides and production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate expressive character animations into gameplay.
• Mentor animation team members and guide external outsourcing partners to ensure quality.
• Translate complex character concepts into high-fidelity, player-facing interactive performance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience using Maya.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• At least one full cycle of a shipped game project.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Deep familiarity with League of Legends IP and art style.

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with game design partners on interactive systems.
• Strong storytelling and pre-visualization skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on an experimental, high-impact R&D product.
• Environment focused on player experience and creative experimentation.
• Culture of serious play and professional growth through feedback and mentorship.

Hiring process

• Portfolio or demo reel submission is required.
• Potential art test to evaluate craft skills.