SENIOR TECHNICAL ANIMATOR
REPORTS TO: ANIMATION TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
PERMANENT – FULL TIME
What you will do
- Integration of gameplay and cinematic animation in the game engine;
- Integration of events inside the levels. Work in collaboration with the game design team to achieve the desired player emotions and experiences;
- Support animators with the integration of their animations as needed;
- Conduct prototyping efforts that include a technical risk assessment and work closely with programmers;
- Compile and submit reports for suggested technical solutions or new pipelines;
- Provide workflow-enhancing toolsets and aids as necessary such as script functionality (Python, MEL, etc.) process documentation and ‘How-To’ Wikis;
- Maintain the day-to-day technical efficiency of the work pipeline, trouble-shooting the processes involved and being the technical ‘go-to’ guy for animators.
What you bring
- 3 to 5 years of industry experience in 3D animation ideally in video games with AAA published titles to your credit;
- Must have participated in at least one full videogame production, preferably next-gen;
- Formal education in 3D animation, 2D education;
- Knowledge of Unity, Unreal or other engines is an important asset;
- Comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects and caveats of game animation;
- Ability to interface and communicate with animators, coders, and level designers;
- Understanding of animation in game-development production;
- Animation-related system design and prototyping.
Even better if you have
- Productive scripting experience is an asset;
- Knowledge of facial animation systems in game development is an asset;
- Extensive experience of Maya or Motionbuilder is an asset.
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.
Come and create emotion with us!
