Job Overview

- Company: Gameloft
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Studio Location – Brisbane (Featuring a stunning rooftop terrace & river views)
- Work Model – Hybrid (Supporting a healthy work-life balance)
- Experience – 5+ Years in art leadership
- Core Tech Stack – Unreal Engine & Autodesk Maya
- Studio Mascot – Mr. Hendricks (Our friendly studio Dachshund)

The Gameloft Prospect

Are you ready to lead at one of the world’s most iconic gaming studios? Gameloft Brisbane is looking for a visionary Lead Animation Artist to join our bold and talented team. you don’t just make games; you shape the visual direction of immersive worlds. We offer a high-energy collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated and every artist has a voice.

Key Responsibilities

- Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor a team of character artists and animators, fostering professional growth and creative excellence.

- Creative Collaboration: Partner with the Art Director, Associate Character Lead, and Game Designers to establish and maintain a cohesive visual style.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure all character models and animations align with the artistic vision and meet AAA quality standards.

- Pipeline Management: Oversee production schedules and resource allocation to ensure all project milestones are met on time.

- Technical Integration: Work closely with engineering and design teams to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine.

- Innovation: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies to refine and innovate artistic processes.

Your Mission at Gameloft

As a Lead Animation Artist , you will be a pillar of the Gameloft creative pipeline, bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical execution.

- Mentorship:



Lead and inspire a team of Gameloft character artists and animators, providing the guidance necessary for their growth and development.

- Artistic Vision: Collaborate with the Art Director and Game Designers to establish and defend the visual style of the project.

- Production Oversight: Manage animation production schedules and allocate resources to ensure project milestones are hit with High -level quality.

- Cross-Disciplinary Synergy: Work alongside programmers and designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine.

The Candidate Profile

- Proven Leadership: 5+ years of experience leading art teams and delivering high-quality projects.

- Technical Expertise: Mastery of Unreal Engine and Maya , with a deep understanding of animation pipelines.

- Artistic Depth: Expert knowledge of character design, anatomy, facial expressions, and the principles of timing and weight.

- Modeling Skills: Proficiency in high-poly and low-poly modeling and modern texturing workflows.

Gameloft Perks & Benefits

Joining Gameloft means gaining access to a world-class benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside the studio:

- Wellness & Health: Private health insurance, fitness subsidies, and access to mental health support.

- Unique Leave: Birthday leave, Women’s health leave, Volunteer leave, and a full Christmas shutdown.

- Studio Culture: Daily snacks, light breakfast, commercial espresso machine, and Friday social tournaments.

- Family Support: Paid parental leave and childcare assistance.

- Relaxation: A dedicated quiet space featuring a massage chair and a games room for downtime.

Join US

If you are an experienced leader looking for a challenge that rewards bold thinking and creative excellence, Gameloft is the place to be. Apply now to help us build the future of play in Brisbane.

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📌 Lead Animation Artist - Gameloft Brisbane
🏢 Gameloft
📍 Brisbane