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Lead Animator at Rockstar Games Toronto

At Rockstar Toronto, we provide a highly creative work environment and develop some of the most respected and widely recognized titles in video games for current and next-gen consoles.

Our Studio developed the 2005 videogame adaptation of the cult classic film The Warriors, a critically-acclaimed return to old-school brawler gameplay on the PS2 and Xbox. Recently we have worked on ManHunt 2, Bully: The Scholarship Edition and Grand Theft Auto IV.


Lead Animator
We are looking for a talented and creative Lead Animator to join our team. Applicants should have three to five years of related professional experience and have shipped at least two video game titles (preferably AAA quality).


Responsibilities:
  • Work with Design, Art and Animation directors to achieve overall creative vision for the game
  • Offer guidance and mentoring for the animation team
  • Manage the day to day operations of the animation department
  • Deliver assets on schedule and within technical specifications
Requirements:
  • Expert level experience with 3DS Max and/or Motion Builder-Experience with animation pipelines within a game development environment
  • A thorough understanding of character pipeline including modeling, rigging, skinning.
  • Experience with motion captured animation data
Pluses:
  • Ability to script using Maxscript and Python
  • Experience with physics simulations (Havok Reactor, Rayfire, etc.)
Rockstar offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a great work environment. This is a full time onsite position. Please submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

Please apply to jobs@rockstartoronto.com
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