Animation Director

Animation Director US - Remote

ProbablyMonsters is looking for a friendly & curious Animation Director who wants to help create a new competitive shooter as part of an incubation game team.

You will join a team that believes:

Building a great team is as important as building a great game

A small team of veterans with focus & chemistry can achieve magical results

Growing is more important than knowing

In this role you will work with a team of talented artists creating epic gameplay and cinematic animations for a unique cast of stunning 3D characters, weapons, props and more.

Location(s) and Travel

Our team is excited to welcome new remote team members, with expected online collaboration hours from 10am – 4pm PST. Our goal is to grow a healthy team where we value our time together, so travel to offsite locations for collaborative sessions can be expected, but not limited to, once a quarter

This role is available in all US states expect NY, DE, HI

WHO YOU ARE:

You excel at building animation teams and leading them to success but are capable of creating incredible animation yourself

You are well organized, work effectively with project planners, and dependably deliver tasks on time and can do it with complete autonomy

You are proactive & curious about learning what is state of the art technology for your craft

You are fiercely passionate about games and what they mean to our players and believe your art should serve the broader player experience above pure aesthetic goals

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Masterfully direct or animate human character, weapons and props for both in-game and cinematic sequences

Establish efficient animation processes, procedures and pipelines

Expert level cleaning and polishing of motion capture data when needed

Ensure animations are performant in-engine and meet technical requirements and constraints

Troubleshoot complex animation-related issues

Define, create and iterate animation guides

Provide exceptionally consistent, reliable, and outstandingly articulated notes and feedback to internal or external animators and vendors

Partner with production to create and maintain timeline expectations and schedules.

Playtest every day and give feedback, even on non-art related work

QUALIFICATIONS:

12+ years industry experience animating for video games or film

Art Leadership experience

Unreal Engine Experience as it applies to the scope of the role

Master level key-frame animation skills in a 3D application like Maya.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

IP incubation experience

Competitive shooter experience

About ProbablyMonsters™

ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.

ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Benefits:

We provide a rich benefits package:

Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.

Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD &D insurance.

401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.

Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.

The full salary range for this position is $197,200 - $305,600 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay, internal equity, and what you're looking for.

In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.