Head of Animation M/W/O

We are looking for an experienced Head of Animation (f/m) to direct the Animation Department in building industry leading, robust and innovative solutions that are fit for purpose

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage several teams within your department
• Solve problems and inefficiencies by troubleshooting, designing, and creating solutions alongside studio management and your teams
• Responsible for the quality and approach taken by team members
• Develop a strategy for the team to meet company goals and objectives.
• Plan and monitor the successful implementation of the strategy
• Improve the quality of service the company delivers internally and externally.
• Plan and monitor the successful implementation of the strategy
• Cooperate with connected departments on how to best utilize current solutions
• Research and acquire knowledge to push the evolution of the VR experience and our tools
• R&D new technology, processes, pipelines etc.
• Create and maintain a professional culture within the team where individuals take ownership, responsibility, and pride themselves in delivering a high quality product
• Represent the company and product within the industry
• Create the foundation for the team to deliver realistic human behaviour
• Set visual benchmarks/targets
• Lead, Direct and Facilitate all aspects concerning animation (motion capture shoots, animation pipelines, workflows, and processes)
• Review all animations and related features to ensure quality bar is met
• Collaborate in the creation of the design for the Star experience

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Maya, Motionbuilder, Unreal Engine 4
• 10+ years of Game and Film experience in Animation
• Experience in gameplay mechanics and systems
• Experience with motion capture systems and all aspects of directing a shoot
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent leadership skills and mentorship
• Experience with VR/AR development a plus
• Experience with FaceWare capture system or any other facial capture system a plus

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch; [email protected]