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Lead Gameplay Animator
1 year ago
Who is SkyBox Labs?
SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2: Lightfall, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 250+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby or Victoria studios, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.
Interested? Let's talk about who we're hiring for:
Our Pitch team is looking for an experienced Lead Gameplay Animator to grow and guide a team to success. If you're looking to work on a new game that is set to make a major splash when it hits the market, then this is the role for you!You'll be joining this team in the early prototyping stages to ultimately create a new Original SkyBox IP, where your honed animation, communication, and leadership skills will be exercised.
We are looking for someone who leads by example. A skilled Gameplay Animator with a knack for coaching, mentoring, and communication. If you’re interested in putting your creative skills and expertise toward new Original IPs, apply today!
A snapshot of your role:
- Be a hands-on leader of an experienced team of animators
- Leverage your years of experience to create exceptional hand-key animations
- Be a key communicator and point of contact within the game team, the studio, and with our external partners
- Work collaboratively with the Producer to manage the team's schedule and deliverables
- Problem solve and plan out animations for optimal results for yourself and your team
Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:
- 5+ years of experience working as a gameplay animator in AAA games
- Experience leading a team of animators
- Expert and honed communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experienced in working on a variety of locomotion and attacks
- Strong experience using Maya and animation tools
Nice-to-have :
- Experience with early animation pipelines
- Past experience working on genres such as third-person action/adventure and first or third-person shooters
And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:
- Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
- Comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements; leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
- Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Solo Studio
- We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth
- Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
- Generous relocation allowance to support your move to either Vancouver or Victoria
- You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP
Please note, only those who submit a gameplay animation reel with their resume will be considered for the role.
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Our commitment to you:
SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).
Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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