Lead Cinematic Animation Director
1 day ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cinematic Animator to join our team at Cloud Chamber. As a key member of our animation department, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a talented team of cinematic animators in creating high-quality, immersive BioShock experiences.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the development of high-end cinematic and cut-scene animations, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and creativity.
- Contribute to the development of the cinematic animation pipeline and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with other department leads and animation leadership to plan and execute mocap sessions, ensuring seamless integration with other disciplines.
- Lead review sessions with the cinematic animation team, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help team members grow and improve.
- Work closely with Production to identify blocking issues, develop milestone roadmaps, and participate in sprint planning and tasking to ensure animation goals are met.
- Share your expertise and best practices with the team, helping to elevate the skills and knowledge of less experienced members.
- Take on a small animation workload when time permits, staying hands-on and connected to the team's creative process.
- Participate in the hiring process for the department, including the creation of job roles and responsibilities, to help build a strong and diverse team.
- Establish on-boarding and team training for the cinematic animation team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.
- Previous experience as a Lead, Team Lead, or coach, leading an animation team and driving high-quality results.
- Shipped multiple AAA titles, ideally using Unreal or a comparable engine, with a strong understanding of motion capture and hand key animation.
- Exceptional knowledge of animation principles, including character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette, as well as anatomy and caricature.
- Excellent understanding of traditional animation principles and physical storytelling, with the ability to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes.
- Strong collaborative and flexible spirit, with a champion's attitude towards high standards and progress.
- Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity, with a positive force multiplier attitude and a great team-player spirit.
We are a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world. We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.
We're currently making the next BioShock, and we're passionate about creating a game that will move people. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our team's success.
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