Job Overview

Category	Details
Position	Lead Animator
Location	Seoul, South Korea
Work Model	Hybrid
Employment Type	Fixed-Term / Project-Based
Experience	3–5 Years (Specifically in a Lead role for Feature Films)
Core Software	Autodesk Maya (Required)
Bonus Skills	Python/MEL Scripting, Nuke, 3ds Max, Previs

Company Overview

Eyeline Studios is a global collective of innovators and creative visionaries dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Operating in the world’s most vibrant creative hubs, we unite elite talent to execute complex visual effects and animation for the global film industry.

Role Summary

As a Lead Animator, you will serve as a technical and artistic pillar within the animation department. You will be responsible for executing high-complexity character, creature, and object animation for major feature films. Beyond individual contribution, you will act as a problem-solver and mentor, streamlining workflows and supporting the team in achieving the Director’s creative vision

Key Responsibilities

Senior-Level Execution: Produce industry-leading animation for complex sequences, ensuring high-fidelity movement, weight, and performance.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with Animation Supervisors and Rigging leads to optimize character assets and ensure rigs meet the technical demands of the production.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical and artistic bottlenecks within the pipeline, escalating complex issues when necessary.
Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level animators, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Adaptive Workflow: Navigate changing project requirements with a solutions-oriented mindset, ensuring consistency and quality across shot iterations.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a Lead capacity specifically within Feature Film pipelines.
Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Maya is mandatory.
Artistic Foundation: A profound understanding of animation fundamentals—acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, and storytelling.
Anatomical Knowledge: Strong grasp of human and animal anatomy; a background in fine arts or life drawing is highly desirable.
Technical Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and solve pipeline issues.