Animation Director [Tom Clancy’s The Division 3]

Responsibilities

• Be one of the key stakeholders ensuring the game feels good, looks good, and has an excellent sense of control and responsiveness - in line with the game's tone and player fantasy
• Establish, communicate, and drive the animation direction across the entire project, in support of the overall creative/game direction
• Ensure the balance between gameplay excellence and animation visual quality
• Define animation team organization and pipelines, together with production team, and help ensure that scope and quality targets are met
• Collaborate with Snowdrop Engine team to help push animation tools and technology forward

Requirements

• Besides the above we're looking for someone aligned with our core values and the following skills and experience:
• Experience in at least one full AAA videogame production, in a supervising role (Director, Lead)
• Expert knowledge and passion for gameplay & technical animation on AAA video game productions with a proven track record of shipped titles
• Professional experience in supervising/directing a team
• Capacity to clearly articulate and communicate a vision and strategy
• Extensive knowledge of animation software like Motion Builder, 3DS Max and Maya.
• An understanding of the technologies available to be used in animation like IK, FK, Motion Matching and Procedural, and the pros and cons of their use.
• Additional Information
• You can also find a summary of the Massive Job Perks here.
• Questions? We're more than happy to answer them! Please contact Anton Brunzell , Talent Acquisition Partner for this position
• All your application information will be kept confidential according to EEO & GDPR guidelines.
• Contract: PermanentWork flexibility: Office-based

Additional Information

Company Description Massive Entertainment is a world-renowned AAA game development studio located in Malmö, Sweden, and a proud part of the Ubisoft family. Our diverse and talented team of over 700 professional's hails from more than 50 countries, all driven by a shared passion for crafting memorable gaming experiences. At Massive, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, currently leading projects such as Tom Clancy's The Division 3 while continuously working on our live games Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Star Wars Outlaws, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. We're also at the forefront of tech innovation, developing our proprietary Snowdrop engine, which powers many of Ubisoft's flagship titles, and contributing to Ubisoft Connect, Ubisoft's digital ecosystem and distribution platform. Join us, and you'll have the opportunity to do what you love while shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Job Description In 2023, it was announced that Massive Entertainment is leading the development of Tom Clancy's The Division 3. While we cannot unveil any details about the third entry in the series at this time, we are actively recruiting for the project. We are looking for an Animation Director for one of Massive Entertainment's exciting IPs. As our Animation Director, you will shape and shepherd the animation vision and quality for the game - in line with the overall creative direction - from conception to final implementation.

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