Animation Director
4 days ago
**Animation Director - Gears of War**
We are seeking an experienced Animation Director to lead our animation team in creating engaging content for the Gears of War series.
The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios, home to one of gaming's most critically and commercially acclaimed series. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working together to push the limits of Microsoft's entertainment platform and devices.
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead and mentor the animation team in a collaborative and constructive manner, providing mentorship, feedback, and direction.
• Collaborate closely with Producers and Leads to define clear goals, set priorities, and guide the development of execution plans to successfully deliver high-quality animation content.
• Partner with Directors and Animation Leads to ensure animation vision is being adhered to as set out in our style guide.
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team culture.
**Requirements:**
• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field, and 8+ years of experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment.
• 5+ years of people management experience, such as Lead Artist, Art Manager, or Creative Director.
• 3+ years of involvement with gameplay animation teams and pipelines.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
• Experience in Unreal Engine and related workflows.
• Experience with Maya, MotionBuilder, and real-time game engines.
• Experience with performance direction and mocap sessions.
• Experience with both key-frame and motion capture animation techniques.
• Deep knowledge of gameplay systems and thorough understanding of animation's role within them.
**Compensation:**
The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $135,800 - CAD $301,300 per year.
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