Sledgehammer Games
The Animation Director at Sledgehammer Games defines and drives the animation vision for the studio, leading a world-class team to deliver immersive, high-quality player experiences across gameplay and storytelling. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to establish animation standards, workflows, and creative direction while mentoring and developing animation talent. The position requires a collaborative leader who balances artistic excellence, technical innovation, and team growth to shape the future of the Call of Duty franchise.
Sledgehammer Games is a video game development studio founded in 2009 in Foster City, California, known for developing award-winning titles in the Call of Duty franchise. With world-class teams in audio, design, engineering, and art, the studio has delivered acclaimed titles including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Advanced Warfare, WWII, Vanguard, and Modern Warfare III. The studio has grown globally with additional locations in Melbourne, Toronto, and Guildford.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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