Animation Manager

Animation Manager

Requirements

• 7+ years of game industry experience
• 7+ years of animation experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Internal development team experience

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a group of direct reports
• Collaborate with the Sr Animation Manager to recruit, onboard, evaluate, and retain top-tier animators
• Support Animation Directors, Supervisors, and Leads in team management and problem-solving
• Identify areas for improvement and create initiatives to drive team success
• Monitor individual performance, identify skill gaps and provide growth and career development opportunities for animators
• Identify, develop, and support emerging leaders
• Establish accountability and foster innovation within the team
• Resolve interdisciplinary issues and remove roadblocks promptly
• Escalate and resolve animation team concerns efficiently, and ensure effective communication flow within the team
• Maintain an inspiring creative culture that encourages experimentation and feedback
• Conduct one-on-ones, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Oversee integration of contingent workers and external partners when required
• Partner with production team and project leadership to plan for optimal deployment of animation resources, and ensure project needs are met
• Ensure project priorities are reflected in scheduling, resource allocation, and team conduct
• Collaborate with studio leadership to maintain consistent production processes across disciplines
• Contribute to studio planning regarding personnel issues, headcount planning, studio culture, and other needs as required
• Represent the animation team and studio in the industry through participation in events, conferences, and university outreach programs

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an animation leadership role
• Experience throughout a full AAA development cycle preferred
• Experience working with both internal teams and external partners preferred