Crystal Dynamics
07-26-2006, 02:24 AM
Crystal Dynamics, the leading developer with critical and commercial successes like "Tomb Raider: Legend" and the "Legacy Of Kain" series, is looking for a Cinematics Director for its central Creative Services team, servicing other project teams by directing an internal team of animators.
Reports to: Creative Services Art Producer
Managed by: Creative Services Art Producer
Manages: Creative Services Animation Department
Experience level:
5+ years of experience in games industry.
A history of shipping commercially successful products.
Prior leadership on a shipped product in an Animation or Cinematics related capacity.
Direct experience managing/scheduling art/animation content production a strong plus.
Essential functions:
Direct Manager of the Creative Services Animation department.
Responsible for directing the Animation department in the creation of cinematics as well as in-game animation for client projects.
Responsible for overseeing all creative aspects of cinematic production including the direction of the storyboarding process, workload estimates, blocking direction, and final cinematic presentation.
Responsible for directing Creative Services Animation Department in the execution of client project job orders by providing focused direction, and reinforcement of clients’ artistic goals.
Responsible for assisting in the design of animation/cinematics related tools, pipelines, and processes.
Maintains Creative Services Audio quality bar through review and approval of related materials delivered to client projects.
Responsible for locating and evaluating external contractors and animation firms to assist with outsourcing.
Responsible for performance evaluations and direct mentoring of Creative Services Animation Department.
Preferred skills:
Strong operations skills and leadership skills.
General understanding of Art/Animation software packages including Maya, 3Ds Studio Max, After Effects.
Strong Time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities, solve problems, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with developers and within the organization.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in the games industry.
Apply directly at our recruiting site - http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VAM&cws=1&rid=166
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About Crystal Dynamics:
Crystal Dynamics, founded in 1992 and acquired in 1998 by Eidos Interactive (http://www.eidos.com (http://www.eidos.com/)), the well known publisher of games like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, and Hitman, is a creative, artistic and technology driven game development studio.
Crystal Dynamics has consistently pursued excellence in 3rd and 1st person action gameplay, animation, storytelling, and character development utilizing internally developed state-of-the-art technology and tools. Successful properties developed at Crystal include the Legacy of Kain series, Project: Snowblind, Whiplash, Mad Dash Racing and the GEX series. We have recently shipped Tomb Raider: Legend (http://www.tombraider.com (http://www.tombraider.com/)) and pre-production has commenced on several next-generation productions including original IP and franchise based titles.
Our working culture is professional, but casual and open. Being a smaller sized studio, all staff members, including senior staff, are approachable and are encouraged to contribute ideas. We offer competitive salaries, and our benefits are generous.
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Reports to: Creative Services Art Producer
Managed by: Creative Services Art Producer
Manages: Creative Services Animation Department
Experience level:
5+ years of experience in games industry.
A history of shipping commercially successful products.
Prior leadership on a shipped product in an Animation or Cinematics related capacity.
Direct experience managing/scheduling art/animation content production a strong plus.
Essential functions:
Direct Manager of the Creative Services Animation department.
Responsible for directing the Animation department in the creation of cinematics as well as in-game animation for client projects.
Responsible for overseeing all creative aspects of cinematic production including the direction of the storyboarding process, workload estimates, blocking direction, and final cinematic presentation.
Responsible for directing Creative Services Animation Department in the execution of client project job orders by providing focused direction, and reinforcement of clients’ artistic goals.
Responsible for assisting in the design of animation/cinematics related tools, pipelines, and processes.
Maintains Creative Services Audio quality bar through review and approval of related materials delivered to client projects.
Responsible for locating and evaluating external contractors and animation firms to assist with outsourcing.
Responsible for performance evaluations and direct mentoring of Creative Services Animation Department.
Preferred skills:
Strong operations skills and leadership skills.
General understanding of Art/Animation software packages including Maya, 3Ds Studio Max, After Effects.
Strong Time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities, solve problems, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with developers and within the organization.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in the games industry.
Apply directly at our recruiting site - http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VAM&cws=1&rid=166
________________________________________________________
About Crystal Dynamics:
Crystal Dynamics, founded in 1992 and acquired in 1998 by Eidos Interactive (http://www.eidos.com (http://www.eidos.com/)), the well known publisher of games like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, and Hitman, is a creative, artistic and technology driven game development studio.
Crystal Dynamics has consistently pursued excellence in 3rd and 1st person action gameplay, animation, storytelling, and character development utilizing internally developed state-of-the-art technology and tools. Successful properties developed at Crystal include the Legacy of Kain series, Project: Snowblind, Whiplash, Mad Dash Racing and the GEX series. We have recently shipped Tomb Raider: Legend (http://www.tombraider.com (http://www.tombraider.com/)) and pre-production has commenced on several next-generation productions including original IP and franchise based titles.
Our working culture is professional, but casual and open. Being a smaller sized studio, all staff members, including senior staff, are approachable and are encouraged to contribute ideas. We offer competitive salaries, and our benefits are generous.
http://www.deffmute.com/recruitment/trl_frontpage_final_version-lara.jpg