Team Lead - Animation (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Team Lead - Animation (Gamedev): Overseeing work quality and deadlines for a small animation team, validating their work, and providing coaching, while contributing to the development of an unannounced game project with an accent on animation principles and game engines. Focus on prioritizing tasks, leading team meetings, and ensuring team integration and performance assessment.

Location: Office-based in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Create, prioritize, and follow up on tasks, managing deliverables.
• Represent the animation team in project meetings.
• Draft regular reports on team progress and suggest solutions to meet project objectives.
• Mentor team members in technical and artistic aspects.
• Help recruit and integrate new team members.
• Create animations as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in game animation.
• Experience leading an animation team in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, game engines, and production pipelines.
• Proficiency with animation software (preferred: Motionbuilder).
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with motion-capture workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global gaming company creating original and memorable gaming experiences.
• Opportunity to contribute to an unannounced project.
• Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities.