Animation Team Lead

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Jobs for Humanity Full time
Job Title: Team Lead Animator

At Jobs for Humanity, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Lead Animator to join our team. As a key member of our animation department, you will be responsible for leading a team of animators to deliver high-quality animation solutions for our games.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of animators to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of animation projects.
  • Collaborate with directors and production management to develop and implement animation style and quality expectations.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of game design documents, technical constraints, and artistic requirements to lead and coach the team effectively.
  • Provide regular reports to the production management team on team progress and recommend corrective measures to meet project objectives.
  • Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the production management team.
  • Mentor team members in technical and artistic aspects as needed.
  • Participate in performance assessments with the production management team.
  • Coordinate bug correction related to team work.
  • Recruit, manage, and mentor team members to ensure team growth and development.
  • Ensure new employees integrate smoothly into the team.
  • Support and drive the strategy of animation pipeline, tools, and processes.
Requirements:
  • Strong hands-on understanding of animation software applications (3D Studio Max and Motionbuilder), principles, and fundamentals.
  • Leadership skills with managerial courage, self-driven, and a sense of initiative.
  • Ability to assemble productive teams.
  • Time and priority management.
  • Resourcefulness in problem-solving.
  • Stress and change management skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of other game production working units an asset.
  • Flexibility in organizing work and ability to delegate.
  • Database knowledge an asset (JIRA, Perforce, etc.).
  • Knowledge of technical constraints of real-time, 3D engines, and level editors.
  • Resourceful in pushing innovation, optimization, and new ideas.
  • Knowledge of tools used by team members.
  • Project management knowledge an asset.
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite an asset.
  • 5+ years' experience in animation or other relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in a team lead, supervisory, management role or other relevant experience.
  • Degree in animation or area of expertise for video games.
  • Certification in project management or equivalent is an asset.

Please send us a portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills. Note that our positions are hybrid, but if you reside outside Ontario or Canada, relocation will be necessary. If you require a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your education and relevant work experience, as required by the government.

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