Animation Director: Lead AAA Studio Vision

SLEDGEHAMMER GAMES, INC.; San Mateo (CA); Híbrido; USD 137 000 - 253 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Resumo da oferta

Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, California, seeks an Animation Director to define the animation vision and lead a world‑class team across gameplay, cinematics and AI. You will partner with Design, Art, Narrative, Engineering, Production and studio leadership to set standards, pipelines, and creative direction at scale.

This on‑site role offers a blend of in‑studio and remote days and may involve coordination with teams in Canada, Australia and the UK as well as outsourcing partners.

Qualificações

• 12+ years of professional animation experience in game development.
• Proven experience leading animation teams through the development and delivery of AAA titles.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, character performance, gameplay animation, cinematics, and motion capture pipelines.
• Strong expertise with Maya and modern animation workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Define and champion the overall animation vision, quality bar, and creative direction for the project.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Animation Leads, Principal Animators, and team members, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Partner with studio leadership to establish animation strategy, priorities, staffing plans, and production goals.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, Narrative, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure animation supports gameplay and storytelling.
• Drive the creation of world-class character, gameplay, cinematic, and AI animation experiences.
• Oversee the integration and implementation of animation content, systems, and pipelines.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Animation direction

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Team development

Maya

Ferramentas

Maya

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, California, seeks an Animation Director to define the animation vision and lead a world‑class team across gameplay, cinematics and AI. You will partner with Design, Art, Narrative, Engineering, Production and studio leadership to set standards, pipelines, and creative direction at scale.

This on‑site role offers a blend of in‑studio and remote days and may involve coordination with teams in Canada, Australia and the UK as well as outsourcing partners.