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Animation Director Job at Confidential in San Jose

Confidential, San Jose, CA, USA

Job type: Full Time



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 empresa


Un prestigioso estudio de desarrollo de juegos


Industria
Juegos informáticos


Tipo
En privado




Sobre el papel


La compañía está buscando un director de animación visionario con una trayectoria comprobada en la industria del desarrollo de juegos, particularmente en el ámbito de los juegos de acción-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 animaciones de calidad AAA de primer nivel que afectan directamente a la experiencia de juego. Este papel requiere un líder estratégico que también pueda hacer contribuciones prácticas, gestionar y desarrollar un equipo, y supervisar toda la pipeline deanimación desde el concepto hasta la 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..


Tamaño del equipo
1 de los Estados miembros


Porcentaje de viajes
Menos del 10%


Funciones



  • Diseño
  • Tecnología de la información