Description:
Technical Animator
Location: Halifax
Description
Are you looking for a new and different experience? You have the necessary experience and
leadership to drive a project’s vision in order to make the best games? You might be our ideal
candidate!
As a technical animator, you will be in charge of improving the animation processes and create
rigs conforming to the technical guidelines of the selected engines and platforms. You will also be
in charge of supporting the animation and modeling team on the technical side.
Responsibilities
· Provide unique solutions to improve the creative and animation processes in a
collaborative environment
· Create animation rigs conforming to the technical guidelines of the target platform and
engine
· Create animation state flows and motion trees for the target platform and engine
· Support the animation and character department
· Responsible for seeking feedback from peers and leads
· Responsible for following direction from their Creative Director, Art Director and
Associates
· Will capably and consistently meet project deadlines and milestones set by project leads
and Art Director
· Build animation solutions that meet the needs of the game
· Mentor other artists in best practices, processes and procedures pertaining to production
animation
Requirements
· 4+ years of relevant industry experience
· Bachelor of Arts degree a plus
· Minimum of one year as a technical animator on a current generation console title
· Experience working with motion capture data, tools, techniques and processes a plus
· Excellent knowledge and understanding of the video game development process
· Demonstrated knowledge and application of next gen processes and techniques in your
portfolio
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· Proficient with standard industry tools like 3ds Max, MotionBuilder and a high capacity to
learn new tools and processes
· Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies
· Knowledge of or experience with the Gamebryo Engine a plus
· Strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical abilities
· Ability to work effectively in both individual and team settings
· Bilingual (English and French) a plus
Benefits
· Competitive basic wage rate
· Comprehensive benefit plan including full family coverage for medical, dental and optometric
care
· Relocation packages offered to candidates from outside the city or country. (Help in
obtaining the visa, etc.)
· Flexible vacation and statutory holidays
· One week paid vacation between Christmas and New Year's
· The position is 40 hours a week - Monday through Friday, on site
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