Remote 3D Animator Director

Summary

Join Devoted Studios, a production management company for external development in video games, as a talented and experienced 3D Animation Director with expertise in facial animation to lead and oversee the creation of diverse and dynamic animations for a wide range of gaming projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a 3D Animator in the game development industry
• Proven experience leading and managing animation teams, with a strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software, such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
• Proficient in character and object rigging and able to create and implement complex animation systems
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and weight
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot animation-related issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and guidance to team members
• Passionate about game development and dedicated to creating visually impressive and immersive animations
• Strong commitment to practices, transparency, teamwork, and motivation

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US-Based Art Directors: Work closely with US-based ADs to ensure the highest quality of production, ensuring all deliverables are on time and within budget
• Project Leadership: Lead and coordinate efforts with the Art Director, Lead Artist, and 3D Modeler to ensure successful project outcomes
• Quality Improvement: Continuously work with the internal team to enhance the quality of projects, implementing feedback and driving excellence
• Change Management: Communicate in advance with the Producer if any Change Requests are needed or if the project is deviating from initial estimates, providing clear reasoning and justifications
• Team Guidance: Provide guidance and support to the team to help them stay on track. Offer strategies to speed up production, optimize workflows, and solve any issues that arise
• Process Optimization: Constantly seek ways to optimize production processes and reduce costs without compromising quality
• Standardization and Onboarding: Support the creation of unified production requirements and streamline the onboarding processes for freelancers by developing design manuals and instructional videos
• Proposal and Estimate Creation: Produce proposals, estimates, and templates to facilitate project planning and execution
• Talent Sourcing: When new requests arise, review the talent database and suggest the most suitable artists for the production
• RFP Development: Based on client materials, create clear RFPs for the Producer to send to vendors. Provide average estimates for projects and review vendor submissions, offering recommendations for the best-fit vendors
• Documentation Interpretation: Interpret external documentation and feedback for the production team to ensure alignment with client expectations
• Vendor Compliance and Feedback: Ensure that vendor submissions comply with Client Delivery Guidelines, Specifications, and Submission documents. Review deliveries, provide feedback, and confirm that all required fixes are incorporated
• QA and Process Streamlining: Develop QA checklists for vendors to submit with their deliveries, simplifying the review process for Devoted
• Freelance Team Building: Build teams of freelance artists across different disciplines and create internal guides to support them
• Brand Development: Drive the development of Devoted’s brand among artists and the broader creative community
• Skill Assessment: Design tests to quickly assess the skills of new artists, ensuring they are well-suited for project requirements

Benefits

• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• A chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally