Cinematic Animation Lead

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Electronic Arts Full time

Responsibilities

As the Lead Animator for Cinematic Experiences, you will take charge of directing and supervising a team of animators, offering guidance, constructive feedback, and nurturing a cooperative atmosphere to motivate the production of exceptional cinematic animations. You will manage the development of both in-house and outsourced cinematic material, ensuring it is in harmony with the project's artistic vision and storytelling objectives. Collaborating closely with directors, producers, and other key contributors, you will maintain a unified animation style throughout the project. In addition to producing cinematic animation content, you will be responsible for assigning tasks and estimating animation work, which will require effective resource planning and collaboration with project managers to preemptively address potential challenges and ensure timely completion of milestones. You will also evaluate animation work to confirm adherence to best practices and workflows. Staying abreast of the latest animation tools, technologies, and industry developments, you will provide technical support and solutions to the animation team as necessary.

Expectations:

  • Advocate for production timelines, managing both your efforts and those of your team to achieve task completion.
  • Supervise the creation of cinematic animations, ensuring alignment with the project's artistic vision and narrative goals.
  • Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to cultivate a cohesive animation style.
  • Serve as a people manager for a diverse team of animators.
  • Oversee outsourced content and deliverables.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and actively seek opportunities to mentor team members.
  • Utilize your problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve technical and creative challenges, maintaining the highest animation quality.
  • Work collaboratively within a team environment and respond well to direction.
  • Collaborate with integrators to facilitate the implementation of animation content and test results within the game.
  • Engage in discussions about artistic and technical challenges with colleagues to ensure clarity and alignment across disciplines.
  • Seek feedback on your work while also providing constructive feedback to others.
  • Contribute actively to the craft, fostering a culture of collaborative learning within the team.
  • Exhibit excellent attention to detail and possess a creative mindset.

Qualifications:

  • Over 10 years of experience as a cinematic animator for in-game content.
  • Proven track record as a Lead Animator or in a similar capacity within the gaming or entertainment sectors.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and manage time efficiently.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Experience working on at least one AAA game, contributing significantly to the creation of narrative content such as cinematics or scripted events.
  • Proficient in animation software such as Maya, Motion Builder, or similar tools.
  • Expertise in performance capture refinement and keyframe animation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of character animation, timing, and storytelling.
  • A keen eye for camera language and framing is advantageous.
  • Broad knowledge of technical workflows.
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills and experience in engaging with the broader team for content alignment.
  • Passionate about improving workflows and tools.

About Electronic Arts

Our mission is to inspire the world to play. Through innovative games, cutting-edge services, and powerful technologies, we create immersive worlds filled with endless possibilities for millions of players and fans worldwide.

We seek collaborative and inclusive individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our culture and challenge the status quo. Our comprehensive benefits program emphasizes physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, supporting our employees through every stage of life. We offer extensive benefit packages, including paid time off and parental leave, along with free games and more. Our aim is to foster a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to excel in both your professional and personal life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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