Remote Senior Animation Director (Game Development)

Our client, an award-winning independent game studio, is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Animation Director to lead the creation of breathtaking character and environmental animations for our upcoming titles. This is a fully remote position, allowing talented individuals from anywhere to contribute to our passionate team. You will be responsible for defining the animation style, establishing pipelines, and guiding a team of animators to bring our game worlds and characters to life with unparalleled quality and emotional depth.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills across various styles, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in game development animation, including at least 3 years in a leadership or directorial role. A Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, is required. You must have expert proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity). Deep understanding of character rigging, motion capture, facial animation, and keyframe animation techniques is essential.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with game designers, art directors, and narrative teams to ensure animations align with the overall vision and gameplay requirements. You will establish animation quality standards, provide constructive feedback to animators, and manage the animation schedule to ensure timely delivery. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate a remote team are paramount. Experience in developing and refining animation pipelines, optimizing assets for performance, and troubleshooting technical challenges is also crucial. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the visual identity of groundbreaking games and leave your artistic mark on the industry, all from the comfort of your home.