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:
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[li]5+ years of experience in games industry.
[/li][li]A history of shipping commercially successful products.
[/li][li]Prior leadership on a shipped product in an Animation or Cinematics related capacity.
[/li][li]Direct experience managing/scheduling art/animation content production a strong plus.
[/li][/ul]Essential functions:
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[li]Direct Manager of the Creative Services Animation department.
[/li][li]Responsible for directing the Animation department in the creation of cinematics as well as in-game animation for client projects.
[/li][li]Responsible for overseeing all creative aspects of cinematic production including the direction of the storyboarding process, workload estimates, blocking direction, and final cinematic presentation.
[/li][li]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.
[/li][li]Responsible for assisting in the design of animation/cinematics related tools, pipelines, and processes.
[/li][li]Maintains Creative Services Audio quality bar through review and approval of related materials delivered to client projects.
[/li][li]Responsible for locating and evaluating external contractors and animation firms to assist with outsourcing.
[/li][li]Responsible for performance evaluations and direct mentoring of Creative Services Animation Department.
[/li][/ul]Preferred skills:
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[li]Strong operations skills and leadership skills.
[/li][li]General understanding of Art/Animation software packages including Maya, 3Ds Studio Max, After Effects.
[/li][li]Strong Time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities, solve problems, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
[/li][li]Ability to communicate effectively with developers and within the organization.
[/li][li]BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
[/li][li]5+ years of experience in the games industry.
[/li][/ul]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), 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) 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.
