3D Artist – Animator

📋 Description

• Collaborating closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life.

• Adapting existing art styles to produce 3D game-ready assets.

• Designing, modeling, and texturing characters, props, and environmental assets across various art styles.

• Rigging and developing simple animations for a diverse range of animals, characters, and robots.

• Diagnosing 3D asset and pipeline issues and offering effective solutions.

• Fostering strong relationships with your game development colleagues both in-house and globally.

• Assisting teammates in achieving common objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in video game art and/or animation.

• Capability to work within and transition between multiple art styles.

• Solid comprehension of art and animation fundamentals.

• In-depth knowledge of the 3D art pipeline and the ability to resolve integration challenges as they occur.

• Proficient in standard digital art software, including Photoshop, 3DSMax/Maya/Blender, Surface Painter/Designer, etc.

• Experience with game engines, particularly Unity.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

• Open-minded and collaborative mindset.

• Eager to learn and curious about new developments.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• A portfolio showcasing relevant work, focusing on 3D, rigging, and animation.

• **Bonus Points**

• Experience with shipped game titles.

• Background in game cinematics development.

• Familiarity with real-time VFX.

• Skills in optimizing assets for mobile games.

• Experience with in-game lighting.

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Direct experience working with external clients.

• Knowledge of PBR and the material/shader creation process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Dental Care, Health Care (with out-of-country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physiotherapy, Massage, etc.

• Generous leave policies featuring 4 weeks of paid vacation (plus an additional week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave, and 2 paid personal days.

• Parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan offering 24/7 free and confidential support for physical and mental health, along with RRSP Matching.

• A dynamic and supportive team environment characterized by a range of experiences and a vibrant culture – we host board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more for team bonding.

• The opportunity to shape or advance your career in a way that aligns with your goals, within a smaller studio that is part of a larger global studio family.

• A cozy hoodie!