Senior Technical Animator

Animation | Montréal, Québec, Canada

 

 

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!

 

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