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Job Description
About the role
As Animation Director, you will be responsible for the animation content for an entire project, including gameplay animations and cinematics. You will also ensure all the visual elements are credible and aligned with the overall game vision to maximize the player’s experience. This position is based in Shanghai.
What you will do
Set out the animation artistic vision for the game & cinematic based on the creative direction by gathering and developing visual concepts and references, in close collaboration with the Creative Director and the Art Director
Communicate expectations of the artistic vision to the team in regards to quality and content through appropriate visual references and documents (movies, series, other video games, design documents) describing the artistic direction
Supervise 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 artistic charter
Work in collaboration with the Lead Animator to define the scope and planning, help find the right balance between the desired quality and the delivery constraints (time, cost, resources, etc.)
Direct the actors during mocap sessions and guarantee the delivery of high-end cinematics in-game
Provide support and guidance to other project needs across the studio
Qualifications
What you will bring
Extensive experiences as a Director in Movie or CG field, game engine experience is a plus
Effective people leadership and management skills
Problem-solving skills and the ability to express ideas
Capacity to clearly communicate an artistic vision
Attention to details and good artistic judgment
Autonomy and ethics in proactive work
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to change
Demonstrates strong sensitivity to industry trends
Additional Information
Why Ubisoft Shanghai?
Be a part of the most exciting and innovating video game company in China. Come to work in Shanghai, an amazing city renowned as “Paris of the East”.
Together with a team of multi-national professionals equipped with the cutting-edge technologies, you can be assured of an experience that is both aspirational and fulfilling.
By working in Shanghai studio, you will also be offered with an array of career development opportunities, an abundant training resources, and moreover, a stimulating and creative work environment.
If you’re looking for this kind of job opportunity, you’ll find it here at Ubisoft Shanghai.
Join us for an exciting adventure and make great games!
