2K

Lead Animator

2K · Novato, California, United States

Posted 28 days ago · $123,200 - $182,360

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
28 days
2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
5% of 2K's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at 2K
high
73 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
Hiring momentum
179 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.

About this role

As a Lead Animator at Cloud Chamber, you'll manage and mentor a team of animators, focusing on developing high-quality gameplay and AI animations. You'll collaborate with various departments to establish animation vision, refine workflows, and deliver exceptional animations while participating in team culture and hiring efforts.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.

What you need

  • Shipped multiple AAA titles as a Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine
  • Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping processes
  • Strong practical skill in hand-key facial animation (such as FaceFX) alongside high proficiency in animating human bipeds, organic forms, quadrupeds, and mechanical objects
  • Exceptional understanding of traditional animation principles, human anatomy, caricature, form, gesture, and silhouette as applied to real-time interactive gameplay

What you get

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves managing a team, which may require strong leadership skills and experience in mentoring
  • The pay range is provided, but it may vary based on individual factors
  • The position requires proficiency in both French and English for candidates located in Quebec, which may not apply to all applicants

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Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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