TiMi Montreal- Senior gameplay animatorTiMiCanada-Montreal Canada2 months agoApplySaveResponsibilities: Award-winning TiMi Studio Group seeks a Senior gameplay Animator who is eager to create a new AAA multi-platform game for gaming communities around the world. We are a new team within TiMi who is ambitiously looking to make massive, open world games for gamers to play for years to come. We are passionate about creating new, compelling worlds to play in and explore. Are you someone who is engaged with building new worlds, understands what captivates players, and cares deeply about gaming as a medium? Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating expansive open world games for global audiences? Then, come join us in our ambitious endeavor. What will you do? Share a passion to innovate, especially in the design and development of open world games Work with a team of animators to develop and manage an animation vision and production plan capable of delivering upon the promise of the game Keep up to date with the bleeding edge of animation trends within video game development and evangelize ideas that will innovate both the player experience and the creative development of the product Produce, maintain and optimize the Gameplay Animations graphs (NPCs, 3Cs, Combat, …) Working with Game Designers and Gameplay Programmers to prototype and build various gameplay systems (3C, Combat, NPC, …) Support and improve the integration of animation assets into the game engine Proactively identify opportunities and risks to improve the work of the team, the quality of the project, and studio knowledge as a whole Have a cross-platform mindset up front and ensure that the animation of the game can support an experience that can work seamlessly on different systems and form factors Ensure that the animation direction of the game starts with a live product foundation, capable of regular updates and malleable to key changes if necessary Requirements: What we’re looking for: A portfolio of visionary, inspiring, industry-leading animation that demonstrates your direction and capacity to execute on it within a game At least 5 years of professional experience with AAA game development At least one AAA action title shipped At least one product shipped of the current generation of games (PS4/XBOX ONE) Proficient with standard industry tools like Unreal Engine, 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder Able to communicate effectively verbally and visually. Positive attitude and a desire to bring new ideas to the team. A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within art Strong knowledge in animation, artistic eye Strong troubleshooting skills What’s in it for you? Create AAA multi-platform games with ample resources and support: Bring incredible game ideas to players around the world with the support of one of the most successful studios in the world. TiMi has developed some of the most popular games worldwide and is looking for talented individuals to join it in making another major hit. Develop for global audiences and make an impression on the entire industry: Join TiMi in making games as part of an ambitious, talented, and seasoned team. Create new worlds for players to explore, experience and enjoy: Join a team who cares about innovation and wants to delight players with new creative game design for open world experiences. Help create the next great game world for players to immerse in for decades to come. The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is 115,000$ to $125,000 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also able eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, accrue from 15 up to 25 days of vacation leave per year, up to 10 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays and accrue up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits eligibility requirement will be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Location State(s) California The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $87,600 to $160,060 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered. TiMi Montréal is a AAA game development studio within TiMi Studio Group and Tencent and is working on new IP for a multiplatform open-world role-playing game using Unreal Engine 5. The core team has a proven track record making hit open world games, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The studio aspires to be a flagship first-party studio for TiMi, reaching global audiences of passionate gamers who appreciate the studio's optimistic and inclusive culture that rewards disruptive, risk-taking game development. Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. ApplySave