Animation Director
Posted on 10/26/2022
INACTIVE
2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Sports-based game development studio
Company Overview
2K’s mission is to enable all gamers to build, connect, escape and dream big with their wide array of interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company is committed to maintaining and developing some of the most creative, respective and premium games in today’s gaming market.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2005

Headquarters

Novato, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
Locations
Montreal, QC, Canada
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
Animation
CategoriesNew
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • Work closely with the Art and Creative Directors to define and hold the vision for the animation style of the entire project
  • Collaborate with other discipline Directors to set the standard and drive the visual quality across all animation content in the game
  • Collaborate with Development and Technical teams to deliver animations that meet the technical and production needs, with the high quality standards set by the studio
  • Drive and empower designers and artists to understand your vision for the game's animations, bringing those elements to life
  • Define the standard for animations at every stage, from concept to ship
  • Build out, manage and mentor the studio's animation team
  • Provide daily feedback and direction to the animation team
  • Previous experience working in the game industry as an Animation Director
  • Experience in AAA game development
  • Excellent understanding of 3D workflows and most common software platforms (Motion builder, Maya, Premiere etc.)
  • Good understanding of game engines (U5) and tech limitations
  • Superior knowledge of current games and trends and strong opinions about animation techniques and quality
  • A deep understanding of animation production
  • Experience directing stunt performers in order to capture and create complex systemic combat scenarios
  • Creative, imaginative and artistic flair
  • Passion for animation
  • Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
  • Work ethic focused on dynamism and collaboration
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and problem solving
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively
  • Ability to make timely and sound decisions
Responsibilities
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