[FULL TIME] [Canada] Gameloft MTL - Technical Artist (Relocation assistance is offered)
You can apply here : https://smrtr.io/8-ZQ7
Gameloft Montreal is seeking a new Technical animator to join the team for LEGO® Star Wars™: Castaways, an Apple Arcade exclusive that has already reached the top of the global charts!
Praised by gamers for its story, game mechanics and graphics, LEGO® Star Wars™: Castaways is a 100%-original Gameloft Montreal production, designed by a passionate team that are just waiting for you to join them!
To learn more about the game:
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJt01eQzC8M
Official website: https://www.gameloft.com/en/game/lego-star-wars-castaways
Are You Looking for a Great Place to Work?
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.
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Job Description
Reporting to the Technical Art Director and collaborating with the team lead animation, the successful candidate will be in charge of the creation of custom rigs, skinning and the setup of animation state machine for any animated assets of a cross platform production. Specific tasks will include:
- Setting up complex character/creature/vehicle rigs with secondary dynamic animation support, and possibly environment FX rigs.
- Creating and maintaining animation pipeline tools (tools and methodologies for integrating animations and related assets)
- Writing scripts and creating tools to streamline the rigging setup process
- Collaborating with the animation team to design motion controls (including facial expression systems)
- Develop and maintain the animation state machine and the layering system for each character or animated object to ensure optimal integration and interaction in game.
- Developing secondary dynamic systems
- Working closely with gameplay programmers, designers, as well as the character team.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of 3ds Max (custom rig / character studio / CAT), Maya and MotionBuilder is an asset
- Experience writing scripts and automating rigging processes (Python/MAXscript)
- Basic knowledge of complex programming is an asset
- More than 5 years’ experience in a professional production environment
- Experience integrating animations into engines, setting up animation state machine/ blend trees and procedural animations controls.
- Experience with Unity (experience with Unreal is an asset)
- Experience setting up custom rigs for characters/vehicles
- Good understanding of FK/IK rig animation systems for both control and deformation of 3D characters (stylized and realistic)
- Experience with secondary animation systems (cloth/hair simulation/facial)
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 Offer
- Flexible schedule
- 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
- Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
- Group RRSP program with employer contributions
- Great group insurance program
- Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
- The Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
- Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
- Referral program with bonuses
- Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee
And 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 hours
- A game room
- A rooftop terrace
- Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods
- Fitness 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/8-ZQ7