Improbable Canada is currently seeking a full-time Animation Director for our Edmonton development studio. The Animation Director is responsible for the animation content for the entire project, ensuring the animation elements are in line with the overall game vision in an effort to maximize the player’s experience.
Areas for Impact
- Set out the animation vision for the entire game based on the creative direction (reference films, competitors’ games, design documents) by developing visual concepts and remaining aware of the quality of the data integration in the engine
- Communicate expectations of the animation vision to the team in regards to quality and content through appropriate visual references and documents describing the animation direction
- Validate the work carried out by the team to ensure that quality objectives are met and that the elements produced are in line with the game’s vision and the animation charter by making the vision accessible and ensuring that it is well understood
- Ensure the project’s direction is followed by working in close collaboration with the project leads
- Help plan the work in collaboration with the production lead based on the scope of each task and the impact on his team in order to find the right compromise between the desired quality and the delivery constraints (time, cost, resources, etc.)
- Direct the actors during mocap sessions in order to follow the animation vision in order to optimize the production of the animators.
We'd like to hear from you if
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in the video game sector or other relevant experience with multiple AAA games shipped.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate a vision
- Good artistic judgment
- Leadership
- Open-mindedness
- Ability to maintain good relations with colleagues
- Attention to detail
- Ability to Influence
- Be visionary
- Time and priority management skills
- Stress and change management skills
- Extensive artistic culture is an asset.
While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!
COVID-19 Studio Guidelines
The health, safety, and well being of our team members is of the utmost importance to our studio. As such, we have transitioned to remote work by default until a time at which we can safely return to the office. This means that all interviews, "onsite" interviews, office tours, and onboarding will be done over videoconference (or phone).
We also recognize the impact the pandemic is having on all of us personally, and work hard to create a culture where mental health and wellness are valued and supported. If you have any questions or concerns about our studio policy, please don't hesitate to raise them with your recruiter.
About Us
Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.
