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Gameplay Animator

Work Location: Remote

Position Type: Full-time, 18-month contract

Location: Vancouver

Our multinational gaming client is looking for a Gameplay Animator for the team. Team is open for candidates to be local to Vancouver, BC and remote candidates within Canada who can work the studio's core hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Animation Director, Animation Leads, and Designers to implement exciting new gameplay experiences.
• Partner with Animation Engineers and Technical Animators to help integrate necessary animation assets using UE5 and other proprietary tools, pipelines, and technical systems.
• Actively participate in review sessions and help the team raise the quality bar for the Animation at the studio.
• Attend and help define the requirements for internal/external motion capture shoots.
• Partner with Production to update/track necessary animation tasks through deliverables and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of gameplay animation experience.
• Art-related degree OR comparable work experience.
• Experienced in key frame and motion capture animation.
• A solid understanding of body mechanics, timing, spacing, weight, and appeal.
• Experience working in Unreal is a plus.
• Experience working in Maya and/or MotionBuilder is a plus.
• Experience in AAA game production is a plus.
• Experience with Jira/Shotgun/Shotgrid is a plus.