TECHNICAL ANIMATOR - Cinematic Team
Reports to: Technical Director, Cinematic
Permanent – Full-Time
What you will do
- Integration of cinematic and event animation into the game engine;
- Work in collaboration with the game design team to achieve the desired level of emotion and execution;
- Support animators with the integration of their animations into Unreal as needed;
- Compile and submit reports for suggested technical solutions or new pipelines;
- Compile and submit reports for suggested technical solutions or new pipelines;
- Be able to analyze and understand a level design;
- Work closely with programmers to conduct prototyping and technical evaluation efforts;
- Support the technical work of the animators in Motion Builder and Maya;
- Adapt to and participate in the constantly changing workflows and communicate new information to the animators;
- Provide workflow improvement tools, such as scripting functionality (Python, MEL, etc.), process documentation and "How-To" Wikis;
What you bring
- 3 years of experience in the 3D animation industry, preferably in video games, with experience in published AAA games;
- Completion of at least one video game production, preferably next generation;
- Formal education in 3D animation, education in 2D;
- Be rigorous, autonomous and flexible;
- Experience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal or other;
- Excellent understanding of the technical aspects of game animation and their creation in Maya/MotionBuilder;
- Ability to communicate well with animators, coders, programmers and level designers;
- Understanding of game development;
- Design and prototyping of logic systems;
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!
