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Animation Director - Animation - Multiplayer Action
1 year ago
Why Firesprite?
Founded in 2012 by a group of creative and management veterans with years of industry experience, Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant game development hub with over 200 team members.
Creating a number of showcase games for PlayStation console and peripheral launches over the years, Firesprite’s core focus is developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware. At Firesprite, the end player experience always comes first and the team is passionate about how to best combine the disciplines of design, art and code to deliver games that surprise and delight.
A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.
Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?
We are looking for an Animation Director to join the early development of a new, AAA, Unreal 5 multiplayer action game. This bold project aims to break new ground in multiplayer, blending gameplay mechanics in new ways and deeply embedding storytelling elements into a unique universe. We’re building an elite, diverse first-party team and this is your opportunity to help shape a future blockbuster!
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Art Director and Technical Art Director to develop and drive the artistic vision for this project
- Take responsibility at Director level for all aspects of in-game and cutscene animation - setting quality standards and leading the animation team in delivery of these
- Support recruitment for and career development of the projects animation team
- Bring your own experience of best working practices to the team
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Animation Director on at least one shipped PC or console title (preferably AAA)
- Experience with motion capture pipelines, a deep understanding of the pitfalls and the ability to make the right strategic decisions early on to avoid them
- Experience directing motion capture shoots and performance capture
- A strong cinematic background, with a deep understanding of cinematic craft and tools
- An expert knowledge of the animation process and fundamentals
- Previous experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary engine
- Familiar with one or more types of Animation software (Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.)
- Have an understanding of mo-cap rigs at a high level
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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