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Lead Animator

Job Description

The Lead Animator follows up and evaluates the animation team.
Leads, mobilizes and develops a team of animators.
Prioritizes and manages the team’s day-to-day tasks to ensure that deliverables are completed on time, within budget and to production teams’ specifications.

Responsabilities:

• Develop and manage successful teams:

Recruit and identify talents
Manage performance: define objectives, give constructive feedback
Empower and develop his teams with a long term perspective
Develop a deep knowledge of animation software to create animations and respond to project needs and constraints

• Develop and apply knowledge of project and data management tools to optimize both reporting and workflow;
• Develop artistic skills to enhance the animation quality in line with the artistic direction of the project;
• Develop efficient animation systems - create and implement efficient animation systems to support the design vision while managing the related technical issues;
• Apply engine and platform technical constraints;
• Use knowledge of platform and engine technical constraints to develop and optimize animations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Previous experience on a lead position;
• Strategic vision;
• Ability to motivate others, to anticipate, be agile and driven toward the future;
• People oriented;
• A person that acts with integrity and empathy;
• Master animation software;
• Good artistic skills;
• Knowledge of engine and platform technical constraints;
• Experience in using project and data management tools.

Benefits that you can enjoy:

• We want you to expand your knowledge, so we have a variety of trainings you can attend;
• We have a library at your disposal, where you can find specialized books on various skills, such as Programming, Level Design or Management;
• If you want to relax after work, you have video games and consoles which can be borrowed at any time;
• You can also borrow a Ubi bike during lunch time or in the weekends;
• If you’re into sports we’ve got a great gym right into our studio;
• Since we value health you’ll have access to private medical system after the first 3 months.

Additional Information

Take a look to see life@ Ubisoft Romania:

https://www.facebook.com/UbisoftRomania/?fref=ts

Ubisoft Bucharest has been an important pillar for the local gaming industry since 1992, representing one of the first companies to perform in this field, on the Romanian market. After a strong history of acclaimed titles, the studio moved into co-development, contributing to blockbuster games such as Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs and Just Dance. Today, the studio continues to tackle the biggest challenges in gaming and technology, contributing to the creation of amazing games that have a strong impact on players around the world.

At Ubisoft we create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities. We are always committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. You will have the opportunity to grow and collaborate with talented teams from around the world and work in an open environment where everyone is eager to share their knowledge.

Challenge accepted? Join us and create the unknown.