Animation Director

1 month ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Microsoft Canada Full time
About the Role

The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios, and we're seeking an experienced Animation Director to join our team. As a key member of our animation team, you will partner with Animation Leads and Studio Directors to ensure our animation vision is being adhered to in the products we create.

You will work closely with producers and leads to define clear goals, set priorities, and guide the development of execution plans to successfully deliver high-quality animation content. Your daily commitment to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team culture will be essential in driving our team's success.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor the animation team in a collaborative and constructive manner, providing mentorship, feedback, and direction.
  • Collaborate closely with producers and leads to define clear goals, set priorities, and guide the development of execution plans to successfully deliver high-quality animation content.
  • Partner with directors and animation leads to ensure animation vision is being adhered to as set out in our style guide.
  • Demonstrate a daily commitment to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team culture.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field, and 8+ years of experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment.
  • 5+ years of people management experience, such as serving as a Lead Artist, Art Manager, Creative Director, etc.
  • 3+ years of involvement with gameplay animation teams and pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in 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.
  • Deep knowledge of gameplay systems and a thorough understanding of animation's role within them.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to the growth and success of our studio. We offer a competitive salary range of CAD $135,800 - CAD $301,300 per year, as well as additional benefits and perks.

Microsoft will accept applications for this role until October 24, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you


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