Animation Director — Lead Motion & Style Vision

EA Sports; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS in Orlando is seeking an experienced Animation Director to lead our animation team, set the vision, and define the style and quality bar for in-game motion.

You will collaborate with Creative, Art, Design, and Engineering to ensure motion supports gameplay, while guiding a team to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. Relocation assistance may be available; hybrid work model requires three days on site per week in Orlando.

Qualifications

• Strong eye for style, performance, and quality with technical understanding.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• 5+ years as a senior animation contributor or leader, including directing on AAA games.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animation direction

Leadership

Motion capture

Team mentoring

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Frostbite

Job description

EA SPORTS in Orlando is seeking an experienced Animation Director to lead our animation team, set the vision, and define the style and quality bar for in-game motion.

You will collaborate with Creative, Art, Design, and Engineering to ensure motion supports gameplay, while guiding a team to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. Relocation assistance may be available; hybrid work model requires three days on site per week in Orlando.