Animator

Animator Reports to: Lead Animator Permanent – Full-Time

What you will do

• Bring unique and appealing characters to life for in-game combat and scripted cinematic scenarios;
• Deliver quality animation on time, based on production needs;
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to the Lead Animator and be willing to understand and act upon direction;
• Create animation which follows the artistic direction while showing initiative and creativity;
• Work with the designers and integrators to implement 3C related features and the overall gaming experience.

What you bring

• Diploma in 3D Animation, or equivalent training;
• The following levels are open with the minimum years of experience: Intermediate 3 years and at least 1-2 published titles in video games, as an animator ; Senior 5 years and at least 2-3 titles published in video games, including one AAA quality, as an Animator ;
• Be autonomous, self driven and interested in problem solving;
• Experience creating in-game animations and working with state machines;
• Knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder;
• Expert with rapid keyframe iteration and motion capture editing;
• Technical experience with engines (blend spaces, root motion, debugging...);
• An understanding of the human body and facial anatomy.

Even better if you have

• Motion-capture experience;
• Cinematic experience with practical knowledge of camera, composition, & cinematic sequences;
• Rigging/skinning and basic character modeling knowledge.

Why join us?

• Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
• Hybrid work: because we have adapted to the new reality;
• Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
• Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;
• Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room;
• Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished

Please note: your application is reviewed by a real human being — not an NPC, not an AI. Come and create emotion with us!