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Animation Director

2 months ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Microsoft Games Full time
Job Title: Animation Director

We are seeking an experienced Animation Director to join our team at Microsoft Games. As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality animation content for our games.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of animators to create engaging and immersive animation experiences.
  • Collaborate with producers and leads to define clear goals and priorities for animation projects.
  • Partner with directors and animation leads to ensure animation vision is aligned with the game's overall style and tone.
  • Develop and maintain a collaborative and inclusive team culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as design, fine arts, or visual communications, and 8+ years of experience in animation or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in people management, including leading teams and mentoring staff.
  • 3+ years of experience working with gameplay animation teams and pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and related workflows.
  • Experience with Maya, MotionBuilder, and real-time game engines.
  • Experience with performance direction and mocap sessions.
  • Experience with both key-frame and motion capture animation techniques.

Microsoft Games is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary range of CAD $135,800 - CAD $301,300 per year, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and experienced animation professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application by October 1, 2024.