Animation Director

Description

GrapeCity / WINEstudios

Imagine working in an environment dedicated to creative integrity!

WineStudios is centered in creative integrity. Such a focus guides the creative energy of our people and defines the end purpose of every one of our products. Creative integrity, as a way of thinking, means that our people are not restricted by the ordinary in their exploration of the creative spectrum to uncover the most powerful way to represent our clients' stories, in whatever form they are told... features, programs, commercials, music videos or special presentations. Creative integrity, as a measure of results, means that the relationships we form with our clients and our understanding of their needs result in our products for our clients truly achieving the results for which they are created.

This is what begins to tell the story of what makes us special. We have a deep commitment to provide a great working environment equipped with the latest technological advancements so that our employees can focus on giving off their best. This is the kind of fair treatment and mutual trust that pervades WINEstudios – its people, products, services, and its policies.

GrapeCity has brought software development services and the benefits of the latest technologies to enterprises around the world for over 25 years. Currently GrapeCity has technology centers all over Asia – India, China, Mongolia, Japan and Vietnam. GrapeCity has 70% of the market share of the Education ERP market in Japan and has built, localized, and sold hundreds of components from some of the world’s most prestigious companies.
Currently GrapeCity is the preferred solution provider of Microsoft in Japan and China.

WINEstudios is the newest enterprise in the GrapeCity, Inc family of companies. We have a commitment to grow aggressively in the next five years and are well funded and positioned for this growth. Some of our services and capabilities at our world class facilities (currently one of the largest full service production studios in Japan) include: HD/SD Video Photography and Editing, Audio Recording / Mixing / Editing, Visual Effects and 3D Animation, Motion Capture, Virtual Studio, Blue Screen Stage, DVD Authoring, Graphics Layout & Design as well as Still Photography. Our facilities include: Sound Stage, Motion Capture, Cromakey Studio, Editing Suite, Audio Suite and Machine Room. Our equipment includes: Audio, Video, Cameras, Motion Capture, DVD Authoring and Virtual Studio.

GrapeCity / WINEStudios US headquarters is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, WA. GrapeCity’s corporate headquarter office is in Tokyo, Japan and WINEStudios is headquartered in Sendai, Japan.

The corporate culture is open-door, casual but intense, fast-paced, friendly, and FUN! Not to mention, the benefits are so good, it’s insane! We offer health benefits to cover your entire family with no out of pocket premiums required! We also provide matching 401k, life and disability, flex-time, 15 days paid time off, and many more! Benefits vary slightly for individuals who choose to relocate to Japan.

We are looking for professionals to work out of our Seattle or Japan offices. Remote working will be considered for the right individuals given the ability to use our collaboration tool and video conferencing system. Occasional travel to Japan will be required. Comprehensive relocation assistance is offered for professionals who choose Seattle or Japan.

Animation Director

WINEstudios seeks a respected hands-on 3d Animator to lead and coordinate the Animation Team. This role will be responsible for leading Animation for film, video and educational programs. The Animation Director will be involved in the recruitment of the team to ensure that the selected Animators have the appropriate skills for applicable programs and productions. This position will interpret information provided by clients and communicate that information effectively to the Animators. The Animation Director will manage the English speaking Animation team as well as collaborate with the Japanese speaking Animation team. Bilingual candidates are a plus but working with provided translators is also an option. This position can reside in Seattle, WA or Japan. The Animation Director reports to the Chief Creative Officer.