Lead Cinematic Animator

4 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Electronic Arts Full time

About the Role

Electronic Arts is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cinematic Animator to join our team. As a key member of our animation department, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of animators, providing mentorship, regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative work environment to inspire high-quality cinematic animations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of animators to create high-quality cinematic animations.
  • Oversee the creation of in-house and outsourcing cinematic content, ensuring it aligns with the project's artistic vision and narrative goals.
  • Work closely with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to maintain a cohesive animation style.
  • Task and scope animation work, planning and allocating resources effectively, collaborating with project managers, and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks to ensure milestones are met.
  • Review animation work to ensure the team is maintaining best practices and workflows.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as a cinematic animator for in-game content.
  • Proven experience as a Lead Animator or similar role in the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Expert in animation software such as Maya, Motion Builder, or similar tools.
  • Expert at performance capture polish and keyframe proficiency.
  • Excellent understanding of character animation, timing, and storytelling.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We're looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.



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