Animation Director Job at Confidential in New York City

Animation Director

About the Company

Prestigious game development studio

Industry
Computer Games

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary Animation Director with a proven track record in the game development industry, particularly in the realm of high-fidelity action-adventure games. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of animators, defining and driving the animation vision in collaboration with the Creative and Art Directors, and ensuring the delivery of top-tier, AAA quality animations that directly impact the gameplay experience. This role demands a strategic leader who can also make hands-on contributions, manage and develop a team, and oversee the full animation pipeline from concept to implementation. The Animation Director will also be involved in motion capture shoots, managing external vendors, and must have a strong background in gameplay systems, including combat and traversal animations. Applicants for the Animation Director position at the company must have extensive experience in a leadership role within animation, a deep understanding of gameplay systems, and proficiency in animation tools and technologies. The role requires a collaborative mindset, the ability to work closely with design and engineering teams, and a portfolio that demonstrates a high level of expertise in realistic animations. Experience with motion capture pipelines, Maya, and real-time game engines is essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in third person combat and traversal animations, and experience with cinematic tools in Unreal Engine is a plus. The company values individuals who can promote team growth, foster a positive and collaborative environment, and streamline animation processes to enhance productivity.

Team Size
1

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Design
• Information Technology

In Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of animators . The role requires a collaborative mindset, the ability to work closely with design and engineering teams . Applicants must have extensive experience in a leadership role within animation, a deep understanding of gameplay systems and proficiency in animation tools and technologies . En Español: Director de animación Sobre la compañía El prestigioso estudio de desarrollo de juegos IndustryComputer Games TypePrivately Held About the Role La empresa está buscando un director de animaciones visionario con una trayectoria comprobada en la industria del desarrollo de videojuegos, particularmente en el ámbito de los juegos de acción y aventura de alta fidelidad. El candidato exitoso será responsable de dirigir e inspirar a un equipo de animadores, definir y impulsar la visión de la animación en colaboración con los directores creativos y artísticos, y garantizar la entrega de imágenes de calidad AAA de primer nivel que impactan directamente en la experiencia de juego. Este papel requiere un líder estratégico que también pueda hacer contribuciones prácticas, gestionar un equipo sólido y supervisar la captura de roles profundas de las películas desde el concepto hasta su implementación. El candidato ideal tendrá antecedentes en animaciones de combate y cruce en tercera persona, y la experiencia con herramientas cinematográficas en Unreal Engine es una ventaja. La compañía valora a las personas que pueden promover el crecimiento del equipo, fomentar un entorno positivo y colaborativo y agilizar los procesos de animación para mejorar la productividad.