Lead Animator - Cinematics

As the Lead Cinematic Animator you will guide and inspire a team of animators in delivering high-quality in-game cinematics. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of character (body and facial) camera and object animationswhether through motion capture or keyframeensuring they align with the Realization Directors vision and the projects creative goals.

What youll do

• Lead mentor and inspire a team of animators providing creative direction feedback and support to help them achieve the highest standards.

• Oversee the application of animation principles to deliver polished high-quality animations while ensuring technical efficiency and adherence to project constraints.

• Collaborate closely with the Realization Director Narrative and Cinematic Design teams to ensure alignment between storytelling goals engine capabilities and animation execution.

• Maintain clear visibility on team progress through production tracking tools and regular communication anticipating challenges and adjusting plans accordingly.

• Drive improvements to dialogue animation systems and pipeline workflows.

• Review in-game results identify potential issues (technical artistic or scheduling) and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them quickly.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement encouraging experimentation learning and refinement of techniques and processes.

Qualifications :

What you bring

• Proven experience as a cinematic animator on AAA titles with at least one shipped gameexperience in a lead or senior role preferred.

• Strong background in motion capture direction and integration.

• Excellent sense of cinematic composition including camera movement and framing.

• Proficiency with Autodesk MotionBuilder and/or Maya.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to give clear feedback and work effectively across disciplines.

• Proactive solution-oriented and committed to raising the quality bar.

• Strong understanding of film language and its application in interactive media.

• Comfortable working in an international and collaborative environment (English proficiency required).

What to send our way

• Your resume/CV highlighting leadership and animation experience.

• A link to your demo reel (no websites please)

Additional Information :

Our passion for innovation and our teams creativity are recognized throughout the industry and remain the cornerstone of our work philosophy. Our team is comprised of over 200 highly qualified creators working in two creative spaces located in Piedmont in the Laurentians and in the Mile-End district of Montreal.

Our repertoire holds prestigious titles such as 300 Avatar Hunger Games and Jurassic World as well as in the last 6 instalments of the Star Wars franchise and the new Disney high-end TV series The Mandalorian The Book of Boba Fett Obi Wan Kenobi and Andor.

At Hybride first and foremost we are good human beings who value well-being and solidarity. Were committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

At Hybride you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. Were committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time