[FULL TIME] [Canada] Gameloft MTL - Lead 3D Animator

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You can apply here : https://smrtr.io/77_7h

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Job Description

Reporting to the art director, the Lead 3D Animator works closely with the character, design and VFX teams in order to maintain the global vision for the game. They are primarily in charge of producing gameplay animations, cutscenes and/or cinematics that support the vision for the game's narrative and gameplay. They produce these elements while ensuring that animation instructions, constraints related to gameplay mechanics / staging, and established production deadlines are all adhered to.Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Ensuring the project's artistic vision is followed by leading the animation team and by collaborating with the animation director, art director, technical lead, character team, FX team and the design team, in order to maintain the global vision for the game and overcome production constraintsWorking with the team's technical leads to contend with constraints related to productionTaking part in ensuring that artistic and technical guidelines are respectedHelping the technical animator in the creation of tools/scripts, custom rigs and the skinning of creatures/characters/vehicles for which the team is responsibleEnsuring that animations produced undergo review while making certain that they are technically and aesthetically compliantCoordinating and taking part in the design of early 2D or 3D elements during pre-production: storyboard/animatic/previs, gameplay prototyping, fake footage, blocking, etc.Coordinating the production of the various animation sets for characters, creatures and vehicles according to design/gameplay needs, while adhering to the established visual identity and animation direction (navigation set, combat/combos/skills, etc.)Leading the production of cutscenes that support the game's narrative and progressionTaking part in sensitive/critical production tasksEnsuring that there is constant communication between the various departmentsMaintaining a superior level of qualitySetting a precise, realistic direction by describing goals in a straightforward mannerSetting priorities for their team and communicating them to the members of that teamEstablishing team and individual goals, and communicating them to the members of their teamEvaluating each team member’s individual performance and the attainment of their respective goals and determining their training needsOrganizing, planning and coordinating tasks in order to increase the team’s efficiency and to ensure that all tasks are completed on timeUsing discernment to analyze problematic situations and suggesting solutions or approaches, as well as making well-founded, informed decisionsSharing progress regarding projects, tasks and decisionsDemonstrating a positive attitude and commitment towards company goalsManaging a team while factoring in time and available resourcesReviewing work with regard to deadlines and quality of the deliverablesAssigning the right resources to the right tasksPerforming fair, objective, and fact-based evaluations of their team membersReaching the goals set for their teamTaking on a mentoring role for their team members

Qualifications

Required Skills and Attributes: Strong organizational skillsGood communication and leadership skillsPushes to reach ever-higher artistic qualityDemonstrates consistent, professional behaviour at all timesReacts well to stressful situationsHas a positive impact on the team and studioMastery of the 12 fundamental principles of animation (squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, straight ahead action and pose to pose, follow through and overlapping action, ease in and ease out, arc, secondary action, timing, exaggeration, solid drawing, appeal)Solid educational background: anatomy; understanding of physics-related constraints both mechanical and organic; basic rules of compositionComplete command of camera-animation and staging principlesCreative, attentive to details, and able to clearly analyze narrative contentBroad knowledge of the visual arts (animated films, games, character design, industrial/automobile design, comics, photography, etc.)Versatile and able to adapt to various visual styles/worldsMastery of a variety of 3D animation production software packages (3ds Max [character studio, CAT], Maya, MotionBuilder, Spine, etc.)Basic knowledge of fundamental production constraints and technical or legal limitationsAble to simplify complex or technical ideasGood analytical skills and judgement related to problem solving

Additional information

Why Join the World of Gameloft?Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!What We OfferFlexible schedule3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start dateTime off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right footGroup RRSP program with employer contributionsGreat group insurance programFree 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinicThe Employee and Family Assistance ProgramPartial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside QuebecReferral program with bonusesRegular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social CommitteeAnd at the studio itself:Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)Friday happy hoursA game roomA rooftop terraceStudio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoodsFitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)We want to get to know you!Submit your application now.

You can apply here : https://smrtr.io/77_7h