Studio: Rogue Factor
Job Opening: Gameplay Animator
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Design and create realistic and compelling gameplay, navigation and combat animations that allow the game to achieve its creative and artistic vision in collaboration with various departments.
- Integrate and optimize the final assets in Unreal Engine.
- Work independently and in concert with various stakeholders to implement and refine processes and techniques to ensure quality and efficiency of production.
- Participate in a variety of related mandates that may include content creation, quality control, and any other activities necessary to ensure on-time delivery and success of the final product.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Relevant work experience of at least 3-5 years.
- Demonstrated aptitude for realistic animation with a focus on movement and armed combat in AA/AAA video games.
- Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or any other animation software.
- Knowledge of the Unreal engine, animated engine systems, state machine and blueprint concepts.
- Ability to create quickly and iteratively, based on feedback and direction.
- High attention to detail, and ability to clearly represent abstract concepts.
- The ideal candidate will be creative, positive, and open-minded, possess strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrate strong professional integrity, and have a thirst for learning and personal growth.
Bonus Points:
- Familiarity with motion capture (face and body) for video games.
- Previously delivered a few successful AA/AAA titles for consoles and PCs, while working in an animator role on at least one full development cycle.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Unreal Engine and hand-to-hand combat.
- High potential and willingness to develop skills as an animator.
- Academic degree in a relevant field from a recognized school.
- Experience following production roadmaps using AGILE management tools such as Jira.
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@rogue-factor.com