Animation Technical Director

7 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Hasbro Full time

Job Title: Animation Technical Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Animation Technical Director to join our team at Hasbro, working on a new AAA multiplayer game in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons. As a key member of our Core Team, you will be responsible for collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers to develop the overall vision and technical feasibility of the game.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with game leadership to develop the overall vision and determine technical feasibility
  • Build and maintain detailed documentation for all owned features, ensuring no pathways are unexplored
  • Evaluate the game's vision, design, and technical needs, identifying risks and mitigation plans
  • Work closely with programmers to assess existing animation and rigging tools, designing custom ones to improve pipelines as needed
  • Support animators, game designers, and riggers with technical needs, explaining the root causes of risks and blockers
  • Train team members on tools and techniques, raising awareness of new processes
  • Resolve complex escalated issues and make technical validations
  • Anticipate technological advancements and stay up to date on market trends to define best practices
  • Responsible for performance metrics with regards to animation
  • Evaluate, design, and develop pipelines for the animation team and other departments
  • Support technical development across all animation-driven systems (gameplay, cinematics, in-game events, etc.)

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience developing AAA titles
  • 5+ years of experience as an Animation Technical Director on AAA titles
  • Good knowledge of MotionBuilder, Maya, and Unreal Engine
  • Strong analytical skills and a love for efficient problem-solving
  • Positive and collaborative communication to improve our shared vision
  • Flexible, adaptable approach with a constant appetite for new knowledge and experiences
  • Autonomy, motivation, and ability to manage a feature from start to finish
  • Ability to program or edit scripts is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills in English

What We Offer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to offering equal working chances to every individual, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, origin, religion, citizenship, native country, or any other possible particularities. We believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, where everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.

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