Lead Animator The lead animator at a software development studio is a mentor to the junior staff, they will guide and tutor the artists in evolving and developing their talent. This person is also the right hand of the animation director in supervising the staff toward completion of animation assets in a timely, efficient manner. In addition to the lead animator’s responsibility to deliver on their own art assignments, they also have creative input on the development of the game during pre-production.
Los Angeles, California, United States of America Los Angeles, Spanish for 'The Angels'; officially the City of Los Angeles, known colloquially by its initials L.A. is the second-most populous city in the United States, after New York City. Los Angeles is the largest and most populous city in the state of California and the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. The economy of Los Angeles is driven by international trade, entertainment (television, motion pictures, technology software, music recording, and production), aerospace, technology, petroleum, fashion, apparel, and tourism. Other significant industries include finance, telecommunications, law, healthcare, and transportation. A number of gaming powerhouses have developed a considerable presence in the area, helping LA become a city synonymous with software development. These studios include Playstation Santa Monica, Riot Games, Naughty Dog and Electronic Arts (EA).