Technical Cinematic Director- Iron Man

Motive is seeking a Technical Cinematic Director to focus on cinematic delivery. This role involves overseeing cinematic content integration, identifying workflow improvements, and derisking associated tools. Responsibilities include establishing a technical strategy for narrative, guiding cinematic animation tool and pipeline development, and mentoring team members. The director will also establish best practices for animation technology and contribute to the animation community.

Must Have

• Establish technical strategy for narrative.
• Guide cinematic animation tools and pipeline development.
• Refine best practices for content delivery.
• Review mission design and narrative scripts for risks.
• Mentor team on animation tools and techniques.
• Communicate animation technology best practices.
• Contribute to animation community.
• 7+ years animation, rigging, or programming experience.
• 3+ years leadership experience in game development.
• Familiarity with animation principles for games.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining animator tools and workflows.
• Expert knowledge in Maya.
• Experience with motion capture, direction, and retargeting.
• Experience with runtime animation systems, concepts, and constraints.
• Experience with editor-based game development environments (Unreal, Unity).

Good to Have

• MotionBuilder experience.
• Knowledge in Python and visual scripting.

Perks & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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Motive is looking for a Technical Animation Director to join the team with a focus on cinematic delivery. In this role you will oversee the integration of cinematic content whilst continuously identifying improvements to and derisking of associated workflows and tools.

Responsibilities

• You will work with the other directors and discipline leads to establish a technical strategy for narrative in the latter stages of the title
• Guide the development of the cinematic animation tools and pipelines
• Establish and refine best practices and guidelines required to deliver content at quality and within technical specifications
• Review mission design documents and narrative scripts and identify and analyze risks and dependencies
• Mentor team members on tools and techniques
• You will establish and communicate best practices and tools for animation technology.
• Contribute to the animation community at Motive and across EA

Skills

• At least 7 years of animation, rigging, or programming experience (or related experience) + 3 years of leadership, some of which needs to be in game development.
• Familiarity with animation principles and the nature of animating for games.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining common tools and workflows for animators.
• Expert knowledge in Maya, MotionBuilder experience is an asset.
• Knowledge in Python and visual scripting is an asset
• Experience with motion capture, motion capture direction, and motion retargeting.
• Experience with runtime animation systems, concepts and constraints.
• Have a proactive and self-directed work ethic and an interest in solving problems.
• Experience with editor-based game development environments (Unreal, Unity).
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary initiatives

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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