Animation Director

Job Summary

Leading a world-class animation team, the full-time Animation Director will define and drive the animation vision for high-quality player experiences in San Mateo, California, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish animation standards and workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Define and champion the overall animation vision, quality bar, and creative direction for projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop animation team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure animation supports gameplay, storytelling, and player immersion objectives

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of professional animation experience in game development with significant leadership experience
• Proven experience leading animation teams through the development and delivery of AAA titles
• Deep understanding of animation principles, character performance, and motion capture pipelines
• Strong expertise with Maya and modern animation workflows
• Demonstrated ability to establish creative vision and execute against it through direct and indirect leadership