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• Bring to life unique, appealing and most of all believable characters in both in-game and cinematic scenarios;
• Respect a schedule to deliver animation assets on time to a high level of quality set by the rest of the team;
• Clearly communicate progress and issues with the Lead Animator, and be willing to understand and act upon direction;
• Manage and coach the animation team;
• Evaluate the technology restrictions on the engine for the animation view;
• Plan the technical training following the engine request and animation software used;
• If needed, evaluate contractual option for animations;
• Search for contractual companies and give recommendations to the producer;
• Work closely with the Game Design to know their needs in animation and the production delay;
• Work closely with the Programming team to evaluate the technology development needed to realize animation required by the Game Design and plan the restrictions;
• Prepare a system to plan and follow the tasks following the needs and restriction schedule;
• Evaluate and separate the tasks between the animation team;
• Participate to the recruitment process for the animation team;
• Participate to the performance evaluation yearly.

Person Specification:

• Diploma in 3D animation or equivalent experience;
• 3 to 5 years experience in 3D animation in the video game industry; at least 1 as a Lead;
• Bilingual.

• Working knowledge of hardware platform limitations;
• Knowledge in Animation software such as 3DSMax and Maya.

• Experience in project management;
• Ability to communicate, coach and mobilize a work team.

• Ambition and passion for videogames are essential!