Animation Director

1 Month ago • 7-10 Years
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SummaryBy Outscal

Lead animation development for a new game IP at LightSpeed Studios. Define and execute the animation vision, ensuring a cohesive and immersive visual experience. Collaborate with the Creative Director and other Directors to ensure the animation complements and enhances the game’s narrative and gameplay. Must have experience in creating animation for open-world RPGs or similar genres.

Responsibilities:

As an Animation Director at LightSpeed Studios, you will oversee the animation development of a new and exciting game IP. Your role involves working closely with the Creative Director and core leadership team in defining and maintaining the animation vision, ensuring it aligns with the game's overall creative direction and resonates with a global audience. This role requires spearheading a global animation team, particularly focusing on collaboration with development units in China, Singapore, and other countries.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the animation vision and style of the game, ensuring a cohesive and immersive visual experience.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director and other Directors to ensure the animation complements and enhances the game’s narrative and gameplay.
  • Establish the Animation quality standard, pipelines, and processes for the studio.
  • Build and lead a creative core animation team. Also, mentor and inspire the broader team, promoting an environment that values creativity, professional growth, and diversity.
  • Balance aesthetic goals with technical constraints in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Supervise the production of all game animation assets, including character animation designs, animation for environments, and cinematics.
  • Maintain clear communication with the development team and stakeholders, ensuring alignment of animation and project goals.
  • Partner closely with design, tech, and other departments to ensure an efficient and effective game development process.

Requirements:

  • A degree in an art or animation-related domain or relevant animation or art experience.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in game art or related fields, with a demonstrated history of leading animation teams.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in creating animation for open-world RPGs or similar genres.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating animation talent and a keen eye for visual storytelling.
  • Participated in the full development cycle and shipped at least 1 complete AAA project.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Open-minded and receptive to different cultures and ideas.
  • Experience working with and leading teams from various countries around the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
  • A strong appreciation for diverse perspectives and the ability to integrate these into the creative process.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine.

Join LightSpeed Studios as an Animation Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the journey of our new, ambitious project, crafting memorable experiences for a global audience.


 

Location State(s)

California


 

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $135,600 to $283,200 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.
$135.6K - $283.2K/yr (Outscal est.)
$209.4K/yr avg.
Irvine, California, United States

About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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