Senior Gameplay Animator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Adhere to the established vision for the game’s narrative and gameplay throughout the animation development process.

• Produce high-quality content utilizing hand-key animation along with motion capture data.

• Craft animations that enhance both gameplay and visual appeal.

• Incorporate and refine animation assets within the game.

• Collaborate with team members to deliver a dynamic, player-focused experience.

• Organize and prioritize animation assignments effectively.

• Solicit feedback and guidance following self-assessment.

• Operate within the in-house motion capture studio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally, 5+ years of professional experience as an animator in the gaming industry.

• Strong comprehension of animation principles, including timing, weight, and staging.

• Exceptional ability to translate the game’s narrative and gameplay into believable and lively animations.

• Experience in animating creatures and quadrupeds.

• Solid grasp of character anatomy.

• Proficient with various animation software tools.

• Capacity to think creatively and devise more efficient techniques.

• Ability to follow instructions and take direction effectively.

• Capability to implement feedback constructively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Open-minded, collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.

• Passionate about both playing and creating video games.

• Preferred: experience in storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation, illustration, and painting.

• Preferred: skills in rigging, scripting, and proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder.

• Preferred: familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.

• Preferred: experience in facial animation and lip-syncing.

• Preferred: experience with shipped game titles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Canada Benefit package fully covered by PCF.

• Insurance provider covers 100% of claims (up to $500 per service annually, including individual and family coverage).

• Complete dental coverage, encompassing major dental work and orthodontics.

• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, fully vested from day one.

• Paid week off during the Winter Holidays.

• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for members and their dependents.

• Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global setting.

• Collaborate within a creative team filled with individuals who are passionate about their work.