Description
We are seeking a Gameplay Animation Director to join our team for Beyond Good & Evil 2, an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe.
As a Gameplay Animation Director, you will define and embody the gameplay animation vision for the project. You will work closely with the Creative Director and other project directors to develop the animation vision and produce key documents.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing the gameplay animation vision and defining animation intentions, style, rhythm, readability, impact, and fluidity
- Proposing a coherent artistic animation direction consistent with the targeted gameplay experience
- Producing key documents such as vision animation, briefs, guidelines, workflows, and references
- Interpreting the artistic vision of the Artistic Director and translating it into concrete animation proposals
- Designing visual and mechanical intentions independently
- Ensuring consistency between animation and player experience
In terms of production and quality, you will:
- Supervise the creation and integration of in-game animations with the supervisor
- Ensure the quality and consistency of animations
- Validate deliverables such as prototypes, final animations, and polish
- Collaborate with Game Designers and the Gameplay team to guarantee an excellent feel and responsiveness of the character
As a leader, you will:
- Establish foundations and vision for the lead and supervisor to effectively support and accompany animators
- Promote an ambitious and inspiring animation culture, fostering mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback
- Collaborate with other departments such as Art, Tech Anim, Design, Narration, and Audio
- Actively participate in gameplay and creative decisions
To qualify for this role, you should have significant experience in 3D animation in video games, preferably on a AAA project, and a strong vision for realistic or stylized animation. You should also have:
- Solid background in animation (portfolio required)
- Mastery of MotionBuilder (keyframe + mocap)
- Experience with game engines and animation systems
- Understanding of gameplay and technical constraints
- Strong sense of rhythm and movement
- Ability to translate creative intentions into playable animation
- Mastery of readability and impact
- Ability to propose visual and mechanical solutions
We offer a CDI contract, and the opportunity to integrate our team as soon as possible. Presence on site is essential for this role.