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Senior Gameplay Animator

SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. Our projects include working as co-developers on Halo Infinite and projects in the Minecraft Universe, as well as supporting the development of Fallout 76, and developing our own internal 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!

We're looking for a talented Senior Gameplay Animator to join our Pitch team! By joining as a Senior on this team, your creative input and skills will be highly valued and instrumental in the development of the game. We encourage real ownership within our teams, giving members the space to express and expand their own originality.

If gameplay animation is your passion, and fresh ideas stoke your creativity, we encourage you to apply!

This role has the opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid model from our Vancouver or Victoria studios or could be permanently remote.

A snapshot of your role:

• Create a library of high-quality animations using hand-keyed creations
• Work proactively and collaboratively to improve animation pipelines
• Use your deep-rooted knowledge of technical gameplay animation systems as needed
• Contribute to maintaining a supportive and creative work environment
• Problem-solve and plan out animation results for optimal gameplay output
• Provide feedback and mentor others on the overall animation look and feel of the project using previs techniques

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• 4+ years of experience working in games as a gameplay animator on AAA titles
• Solid understanding of animation fundamentals and creation/manipulation of both handkey and mocap data
• Experienced working on a variety of locomotion and attacks
• Strong experience using Maya and animation tools
• Proven proactive and organized work style, with an emphasis on communication

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience working on genres such as third-person action/adventure or first or third-person shooters
• Experience as a lead, unofficial lead, or point-of-contact for a professional animation team
• Experience with early animation pipelines

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

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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.