Animation Director

1 candidate • Permanent contract Cergy (95) Position Duties Define, document, and drive the vision for animation on the AAA title projects. Manage a team of animators, spearheading project planning, ensuring quality and staying on the schedule precisely. Create / determine the benchmark in each project and test. Set up the production pipeline for animation in AAA games. Act as the key person to communicate between animators, cross department in studio and the external clients. Provide guidance during the creative discussion with design and art leadership. Participate in putting together proposals for clients and projects by defining the strategy for animation and estimating the workload. Be a strong partner with producers to ensure the schedules and plans meet business needs. Mentor / Pitcher to support the animation team with constructing feedback. Provide a sharp perspective with game-logic to meet the quality and requirements. Analyze the workflow, technical key points of new projects, and understand requirements from leads and clients. Foresee the weaknesses and threats in the animation department to improve what is needed. Be a team cultural keeper and guardian to create an atmosphere of belonging. Pitch the action / acting in Cinematics to fulfill the storytelling and narrative inside; camera staging is needed as well. Candidate Profile 10+ years' experience in the game industry with at least 3 shipped titles. Minimum 3 years of management experience as an Animation Director or Animation Team Lead with sufficient and good credentials. A great eye for overseeing and supervising all animation content across a single project. Deep understanding of the full game industry working process. A thorough understanding of all kinds of animation styles, techniques, and theory. Extensive knowledge of game content production pipeline and animation pipelines for AAA. Excellent understanding of animation and rigging workflows. Confidence with directing storyboard artists and animators in Cinematic and Cutscene. Committed and motivated to be a good team player with a positive attitude. A fluent English ability with good communication skills; passion for games. Bonus Skills At least one shipped AAA title. Experience in various 3D Animation software, such as Motionbuilder, Maya, 3dsMax, and Blender. Experience in developing Film or Animated series in the CG Industry. Experience with motion capture. Knowledgeable of Animation systems in game engines - UE4/5, Unity, or proprietary. Knowledgeable of Animation Blueprint / Animator in game engines - UE4/5, Unity, or proprietary. Deep understanding of the full game industry working process. Additional Information Open and collaborative employee culture. Team buildings and company activities. Healthcare plan. Work from home possible. Oversee work opportunities. Located in a green campus near RER. Meal allowance. Videogames and board-games library. Complimentary drinks. And more... #J-18808-Ljbffr