Job detail for 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!