Characters/Animation Manager

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We are seeking a skilled and people-oriented Manager with experience in the game development industry. You will support the Head of Department by managing specialists from one or more narrative-related fields, which may include specializations like Character Artists, and Animators. The ideal candidate will excel in team management, career development, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with specialists to support their professional growth, address concerns, and provide coaching.
• Career Pathing & Performance: Plan, track, and support career development paths. Identify and act on training needs, performance issues, and growth opportunities.
• Culture & Wellbeing: Foster a healthy, inclusive work environment. Address and resolve interpersonal or work-related issues.
• Animation/Character Art Leadership: Collaborate with the Head of Department in shaping the approach, vision, and strategic direction for Animation, and/or Character Art within the company.
• Project & Resource Planning: Coordinate with project leads to ensure efficient resource distribution and support delivery of high-quality game features.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow and process improvements consistent with best practices in the gaming industry.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• Proven management experience (at least 3 years) in a game development environment.

People Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop professionals.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• A charismatic, responsible, and engaged approach to work.

Organization:

• Strong skills in planning, prioritization, and communication.
• Proactive mindset - taking the initiative, solving challenges, and driving solutions.

Art, Animation or Character Art Background:

• Solid understanding of animation or character art processes and game development pipelines.
• Experience with teamwork organizing tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Miro).

Industry Insight:

• Up-to-date with trends and technologies in game development.

Communication:

• Fluent in Polish.
• C1 in English.

Pluses:

• Knowledge of game project development, lifecycles and agile frameworks.
• Deep understanding of game development pipelines.
• Passion for video games.

Salary:

12 550 PLN - 22 600 PLN gross (depending on skills and experience)

We offer:

• Flexible work hours: core hours 10:00 - 15:00.
• Fully remote or on-site work models.
• Private healthcare and life insurance.
• Co-financed Multisport Cards.
• English lessons.
• Relocation bonus (optional).
• No crunch, no non-compete policy.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Co-financed participation in conferences/workshops (treated as work days).

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