Description
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| Title: Art Director Animation |
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| Reporting to: Producer |
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Job Summary:
Duties: |
- Develop the artistic direction of the animations for the game following the storyline and the game experience
- Elaborate the visual references of the animations artistic direction which will be used as a guide for the animation team to maintain required standards of quality
- If needed, evaluate outsourcing options for animations
- Identify outsourcing companies in partnership with the Producer;
- Work closely with Game Designers to assess their needs in animation and the production timelines
- Work closely with the Art Direction in order to give a common sense to the project
- Evaluate and communicate the art direction in the tasks done by the animation team, while distributing tasks according to individual abilities
- Participate in yearly performance evaluation.
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Person Specification:
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| Profile |
Essential |
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| Experience and Qualifications |
- Diploma in 3D animation or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years experience in 3D animation; at least 1 year as an Art Director in Animation
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Experience in directing motion caption sessions.
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| Technical Skills |
- Versatile and exceptional mastering skills in 3D animation
- Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, physiological reactions, body language and proportions in character design
- Working knowledge of hardware platform limitations
- Knowledge in Animation software such as Motion Builder, Face Fx and Maya.
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| Interpersonal Skills |
- Experience in project management
- Ability to communicate, coach and mobilize a working team
- Ability to express and share the artistic direction
- Good ability to express ideas and listen to others
- Being focused on achieving superior results
- Being a solid team player
- Ability of being analytic
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| Motivation and Interests |
- Ambition and passion for video games are essential!
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