Animation Director - Call Of Duty - New Studio

Job Description

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty ®
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 ''Game of the Year'' awards and 100 ''Editor's Choice'' awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty ® : Ghosts , Call of
Duty ® : Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty ® : Modern Warfare . Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most
passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as
much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent,
workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with. Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/ , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/ , and @InfinityWard
on Twitter.

Your Mission

As an Animation Director, you will be expected to lead the Animation team by
driving, maintaining and creating high fidelity animations that align to our pursuit of ultimate player immersion. This Immersion is achieved by supporting the Narrative and Gameplay needs of our games, using Run-Time Action Cinematics, 1 st and 3 rd Person Gameplay and AI Animations. The ability to lead the team to identify and execute the ''feel'' the project dictates, is the prime directive. You will be joining our Passionate and Talented team of developers who, continue pushing our standards
of quality and drive, that echoes throughout our studio. If you're looking to contribute to the vision and direction of one of the most successful franchises in video game history, then Infinity Ward is the place for you! Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Work with Infinity Ward's Studio Animation Director to manage, maintain, and support the animation style that is established for the project .
• Work with all Animation Directors, Leads and Producers of the project, ensuring Animation is created with the highest quality and delivered with the highest efficiency.
• Use Motion Capture and Hand-Keyed Techniques to create high-fidelity Run- Time Action Cinematics, 1 st and 3 rd Person Gameplay and AI Animations to c onvey the Narrative and Gameplay needs of the game.
• Implement and maintain Animations using Proprietary Tools within our Game Engine.
• Communicate with internal and external depts to ensure the highest collaborative, qualitative and efficient completion of team tasks

Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
• +8 years Leading Animation for Game Development
• An extreme passion for Animation, video games, and the entertainment it inspires and draws from
• An exceptional ability for Hand-Keyed Animation
• Excellent Maya Animation experience
• Understand all the roles within the Animation department
• Have a good understanding of the technology used in game design and development, its capabilities and limitations
• Capable of taking animation systems from concept to completion
• Can build good working relationships with other departments
• Has excellent communication skills, including tact and diplomacy

''We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.''

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Infinity Ward 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5wx6e-3-22-181-209-42 in your application.