Technical Animation Director

Activision Publishing Inc

Multiple Locations
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry norms)
12+ years in computer animation
Shipped at least one aaa game
Proficient with code and data optimization
Activision is seeking a Technical Animation Director to lead the development of animation systems for an upcoming AAA Open World RPG. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in computer animation, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative spirit to work with cross-disciplinary teams in a creative environment

Job Summary

  • You will drive the vision and roadmap for animation systems for the next 5 years and beyond while collaborating with engineers across multiple time zones.
  • The role requires identifying bottlenecks and introducing future-facing animation solutions to empower teams to achieve optimal results within their expertise.
  • Activision is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where success comes from passionate, creative, and diverse teams delivering unrivaled gaming experiences.

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Match Score: 85

Activision is seeking a Technical Animation Director to lead the development of animation systems for an upcoming AAA Open World RPG. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in computer animation, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative spirit to work with cross-disciplinary teams in a creative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years in Computer Animation
  • Shipped at least one AAA game
  • Proficient with code and data optimization
  • Experience with DCC tool API Maya or Motion Builder
  • Knowledge of PySide / PyQt for UI tools
  • Object-oriented programming expertise
  • Strong math and CPU/memory architecture knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading content focused teams
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Master's degree in Computer Science
  • Experience with shader programming languages
  • Experience with animation compression and streaming
  • Ability to debug at assembly-level

Key Requirements

  • At least 12 years experience in Computer Animation
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA games
  • Director role or leadership role on large AAA productions
  • Master's degree in Computer Science (Bonus)

Work Rights

Not specified

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