TheLeashlessStudio
Animator
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Company Description
TheLeashlessStudio is a gaming startup dedicated to creating fun, high-quality experiences across digital and tabletop platforms. The studio focuses on immersive worlds, engaging storytelling, and polished gameplay that appeals to a wide range of players. Team members collaborate remotely to bring innovative concepts to life, emphasizing creativity, experimentation, and player enjoyment. Joining TheLeashlessStudio offers the opportunity to shape new titles from the ground up and contribute to a growing, ambitious game portfolio.
Role Description
The Animator will be responsible for creating and refining character, environment, and effects animations that align with the visual and narrative direction of each game. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Developing animation concepts
- Producing storyboards and motion tests
- Integrating animations into game engines
- Collaborating with designers, artists, and developers to ensure cohesive gameplay experiences
- Contributing to motion graphics for marketing or in-game UI
- Participating in review sessions to iterate on feedback
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This is a internship remote role, requiring reliable communication, strong self-management, and effective collaboration with a distributed team.
Qualifications
- Animation-focused skills: proficiency in Animation and Storyboarding, with experience creating expressive character and creature movement.
- Technical motion skills: experience with Motion Capture workflows and Motion Graphics for in-game assets or promotional materials.
- Collaboration and soft skills: strong Communication abilities for working with cross-functional remote teams and giving/receiving clear feedback.
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar 2D/3D animation software.
- Understanding of game pipelines, including integrating animations into engines such as Unity or Unreal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and iterate quickly in a startup environment.
- Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant animation work; experience in gaming or interactive media is a plus.
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