Animation Team Lead

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Mediabistro Full time
Job Title: Animation Team Lead

Job Summary:

Ubisoft is seeking an experienced Animation Team Lead to support the Project Lead in overseeing work quality and deadlines for the animation team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in animation and leadership, with experience in managing teams and prioritizing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, prioritize, assign, and follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team's work with regards to deliverables;
• Represent the team;
• Organize and lead team meetings;
• Know the game's story and gameplay (game design documents) and understand the technical/artistic constraints so as to be able to lead/coach the team;
• Draft regular reports for the Project lead 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 Project lead for the team;
• Be a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects for team members;
• Take part in performance assessments in collaboration with the Project lead;
• Coordinate bug correction as it pertains to the team's work;
• Ensure that new employees integrate the team;
• Help recruit new team members;
• Create a portion of the required animation.

Requirements:

• Experience in animation and in leading a team;
• Participation in at least one complete game production or equivalent;
• Leadership;
• Time and priority management for both yourself and your team;
• Ability to assemble productive teams;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Resourcefulness in problem-solving;
• Ability to delegate;
• Stress and change management skills;
• Managerial courage;
• Sense of initiative;
• Database knowledge an asset (JIRA, Perforce, etc.);
• Knowledge of the technical constraints of real time, 3D engines and level editors.

What We Offer:

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

How to Apply:

Please send us a portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills. Please note that our positions are hybrid, but if you reside outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be necessary. If you require a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your education and relevant work experience, as required by the government.

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