Lead Cinematic Animator

3 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Electronic Arts Full time
Job Title: Lead Cinematic Animator

Electronic Arts is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cinematic Animator to join our team. As a key member of our animation team, 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of animators to create high-quality cinematic animations.
  • Develop and maintain a cohesive animation style across the project.
  • Collaborate with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to ensure animation content aligns with the project's artistic vision and narrative goals.
  • Oversee the creation of in-house and outsourcing cinematic content.
  • Task and scope animation work, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely completion of milestones.
  • Review animation work to ensure best practices and workflows are maintained.
  • Stay updated with the latest animation tools, technologies, and industry trends, providing technical solutions and support to the animation team as needed.
Expectations:
  • Advocate for production deadlines and manage efforts to achieve task completion.
  • Oversee the creation of cinematic animations, ensuring alignment with the project's artistic vision and narrative goals.
  • Work closely with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain a cohesive animation style.
  • Manage a team of animators with varying experience levels.
  • Oversee outsourcing content and deliverables.
  • Develop strong communication skills and mentor the team.
  • Solve technical and creative issues to maintain high-quality animations.
  • Collaborate with integrators to implement animation content and test results.
  • Discuss artistic and technical challenges with colleagues to ensure cross-discipline clarity and alignment.
  • Seek feedback and direction while providing feedback to others.
  • Contribute to a collaborative learning culture within the team.
  • Have excellent attention to detail and a creative mindset.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Experience working on AAA games with narrative content such as cinematics or scripted events.
  • Expertise in animation software such as Maya, Motion Builder, or similar tools.
  • Expertise in performance capture polish and keyframe proficiency.
  • Excellent understanding of character animation, timing, and storytelling.
  • Good eye for camera language and framing.
  • Broad understanding of technical workflows.
  • Experience collaborating with the broader team for content alignment.
  • Passion for improving workflows and tools.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We take a holistic approach to our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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