Lead Cinematic Animator - Gears of War - The Coalition
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Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
Description:
The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming's most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of Microsoft's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.
We are seeking a highly creative and motivated Lead Cinematic Animator. In this position, you will work with the Cinematic and Animation Directors to deliver high quality narrative sequences. You will also be comfortable collaborating with Engineers, Technical Animation and Rigging Directors in the development of our animation tools, pipelines and systems.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 12, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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We are seeking a highly creative and motivated Lead Cinematic Animator. In this position, you will work with the Cinematic and Animation Directors to deliver high quality narrative sequences. You will also be comfortable collaborating with Engineers, Technical Animation and Rigging Directors in the development of our animation tools, pipelines and systems.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Animation and Cinematic Director to implement high quality performances that bring to life the overall narrative vision.
- Collaborate with Engineers, Technical Animation and Rigging to help define/refine animation tools, pipelines and technical systems.
- Responsible for leading a team to deliver high quality internal and external animation assets.
- Help drive motion capture shoots and define requirements with the Cinematic Director.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and iteration across the team.
- Drive the creative process and look for ways to continuously improve.
- Partner with Production to scope and plan animation through deliverables and scheduling.
- Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 4+ years' experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment
- OR equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience leading a team of animators.
- Experience with facial animation systems.
- Experienced in key frame and motion capture animation.
- Technical understanding of animation tools, pipelines and technical systems.
- An understanding of body mechanics, timing, spacing, weight, and appeal, demonstrated through a demo reel.
- Ability to be pro-active and help develop plans and make recommendations that will continually raise the quality bar for animation.
- Experience working In-Engine
- Self-motivated, creative problem solver, team builder.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 12, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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