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Animation Director
2 months ago
The Coalition is a leading game development studio within Xbox Game Studios, renowned for its critically acclaimed Gears of War series. We're a diverse and talented team driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. As an Animation Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the animation vision for our games, collaborating with a talented team to create engaging and immersive experiences.
About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the creation of world-class animation content. As an Animation Director, you'll be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of animators, collaborating with producers and leads to define project goals and priorities, and ensuring that animation vision is consistently delivered across our games.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure high-quality animation content.
- Collaborate with producers and leads to define project goals, set priorities, and develop execution plans to deliver animation content on time and to a high standard.
- Partner with directors and animation leads to ensure animation vision is consistently delivered across our games, as outlined in our style guides and art bibles.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team culture.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree or certificate in design, fine arts, human-computer interaction, visual communications, or a related art field, and 8+ years of experience in art design or a related field, working on computer games or entertainment.
- 5+ years of people management experience, such as leading a team of artists or serving as an art manager.
- 3+ years of experience working with gameplay animation teams and pipelines.
We're looking for candidates with:
- Experience with 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.
- A deep understanding of gameplay systems and animation's role within them.
The typical base pay range for this role is CAD $135,800 - CAD $301,300 per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a generous retirement plan.
