[FULL TIME] [Canada] Gameloft MTL - 3D Animator
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Join the Game!Gameloft’s mission is to amaze the world, so everyone can enjoy a moment of happiness.We
have been proudly crafting games since 2000, two of which are featured
in App Annie's “Top 10 iOS Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads.”
Talented Gameloft employees from all over the world have created
established franchises, such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter.We
put passion into every pixel of our games. It’s at the core of what we
do every day, and major rights holders including Disney®, LEGO®,
Universal, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, etc. recognize Gameloft’s creativity
and trust us to produce awesome gaming experiences.We are part of
Vivendi—one of the world’s largest media groups—giving us the mana and
resources to set our expectations high and aim for the very best.All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.
Job Description
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Researching animation referencesProducing
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.)Helping the technical animator to create custom rigs, and to skin creatures/characters/vehicles for which they are responsibleEnsuring
close collaboration with the 3D character artists, the VFX team, and
the team's technical leads to contend with constraints related to
productionEnsuring that there is constant communication between the various departmentsMaintaining a superior level of quality
Qualifications
Required Skills and Attributes: Mastery
of the 12 fundamental principles of animation (squash and stretch,
anticipation, staging, straight ahead and pose-to-pose, follow through
and overlapping action, easing in and easing 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 of staging principlesCreative, attentive to detail, 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 / Biped, CAT, custom rig], Maya, MotionBuilder, Spine,
etc.)Understanding of animation trees/systems and how they workExperience setting up custom rigs for characters/vehicles (must-have)Basic knowledge of fundamental production constraints and of technical or legal limitationsAble to simplify complex or technical ideasGood organizational skillsGood analytical skills and judgment 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_b3