Animation Director - Sledgehammer Games

Activision Blizzard
San Mateo
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 136,880 - 253,260 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 12+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Collaboration","Communication","Stakeholder management","Presentation"]

Define and drive the animation vision for Sledgehammer Games, setting quality bars and creative direction while leading and mentoring animation teams. Partner with Design, Art, Narrative, Engineering, and Production to ensure animation supports gameplay, storytelling, and immersion across first- and third-person experiences. Oversee pipelines, workflows, and integrations using proprietary and industry-standard tools, including performance/motion capture strategy and regular content reviews.

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Activision Blizzard
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Animation Director - Sledgehammer Games

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Job Summary

Define and drive the animation vision for Sledgehammer Games, setting quality bars and creative direction while leading and mentoring animation teams. Partner with Design, Art, Narrative, Engineering, and Production to ensure animation supports gameplay, storytelling, and immersion across first- and third-person experiences. Oversee pipelines, workflows, and integrations using proprietary and industry-standard tools, including performance/motion capture strategy and regular content reviews.
Location: San Mateo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and champion the overall animation vision, quality bar, and creative direction for the project.
  • •Lead, mentor, and develop animation leaders and team members, building a culture of excellence and growth.
  • •Partner with studio leadership to set animation strategy, priorities, staffing plans, and production goals.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure animation supports gameplay, storytelling, and player immersion objectives.
  • •Oversee integration and implementation of animation content, systems, and pipelines, including performance/motion capture strategies and ongoing content reviews.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 136,880 - 253,260 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceGym MembershipPaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •12+ years of professional animation experience in game development, including significant leadership experience.
  • •Proven experience leading animation teams through the development and delivery of AAA titles.
  • •Deep understanding of animation principles including character performance, gameplay animation, cinematics, and motion capture pipelines.
  • •Strong expertise with Maya and modern animation workflows.
  • •Strong understanding of game engines and animation systems (state machines, blending, and technical animation pipelines).
Experience:12+ yearsAAA games
Skills:LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder managementPresentation
Tech Stack:Maya

Company Brief

Activision Blizzard
Develops and publishes interactive entertainment content, including video games and connected gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company is known for major franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, and Diablo.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2008
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