Senior Animation Team Lead

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ubisoft Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Animation Team Lead to join our team at Ubisoft. As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for driving AAA quality standards, collaborating with directors and production management, and leading a team of animators to deliver high-quality animation assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive AAA quality standards for the animation team and work with directors and production management to establish animation style and quality expectations.
  • Collaborate with other project functions and studio teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of animation assets.
  • Create, prioritize, assign, and follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team's work with regards to deliverables.
  • Represent the team and lead team meetings and/or reviews with directors.
  • Draft regular reports for the production management team on the advancement of the team's work and recommend corrective measures whenever necessary to meet project objectives.
  • Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the production management team.
  • Be a mentor in terms of technical and artistic aspects for team members.
  • Take part in performance assessments in collaboration with the production management team.
  • Coordinate bug correction as it pertains to the team's work.
  • Help recruit, manage, and mentor team members.
  • Ensure that new employees integrate the team.
  • Support and drive the strategy of animation pipeline, tools, and processes.
  • Carry out working unit-related tasks depending on the size of the team the incumbent must supervise.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on understanding of animation software applications (3D Studio Max and Motionbuilder), principles, and fundamentals.
  • Leadership: Having managerial courage, self-driven with 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 an ability to delegate.
  • Database knowledge an asset (JIRA, Perforce, etc.).
  • Knowledge of the technical constraints of real-time, 3D engines, and level editors.
  • Resourceful in pushing innovation, optimization, and new ideas.
  • Knowledge of the tools used by team members.
  • Project management knowledge an asset.
  • Knowledge of the 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.

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