Animation Director – Hybrid Orlando (Relocation)

Electronic Arts

Orlando (FL)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Electronic Arts in Orlando, FL seeks an Animation Director to define vision, quality, and leadership for all in-game motion, with potential relocation support. Hybrid role; you will build and mentor a top animation team, drive pipelines, and collaborate with design, engineering, and art to deliver AAA experiences while balancing performance, deadlines, and budget.

You will recruit, guide, and manage the team, set schedules, review work, and ensure timely, high-quality assets in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

5+ years in senior animation or leadership roles, with AAA game direction experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Experience directing actors or athletes for motion capture.
Ability to balance creative ambition with production constraints.

Responsibilities

Define and deliver the vision and quality bar for all motion in the game.
Drive animation quality while balancing performance, continuity, technical, scheduling, and budgetary requirements.
Hire, mentor, guide, and manage the work of our exceptional animation team.
Provide regular feedback and direction to the animation team.
Drive the evolution of the animation pipeline and establish efficient animation workflows and procedures.