Expert 3D Animator

1 week ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Reflector Entertainment Full time

Job description:


Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is a new breed of studio working with top talents to create high-quality, compelling content for global audiences.

By employing a true transmedia approach, where content is built outwards from fully fleshed "Storyworlds", the company is able to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.


Summary
Reporting directly to the animation director, the Expert 3D Animator will operate within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. Their role will involve producing high-quality animations in perfect alignment with the art and design departments.

Job requirements:

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the Art, Engineering, and Design teams to define animation style, create previews, and present innovative concepts to the team.
  • Create compelling character performances through expert keyframe animation, showcasing the game's artistic vision in harmony with its design.
  • Proactively identify and resolve technical and animation issues, contributing to seamless gaming experiences.
  • Adhere to animation delivery deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality in line with team expectations.
  • Provide concise progress updates and communicate effectively with the team lead and animation management, remaining open to creative directions.
  • Bring expertise and recommendations for assignments directly or indirectly related to the animation field.
  • Be attentive to potential impacts on various stakeholders involved in assigned tasks.
  • Focus on complex and strategic assignments with a significant impact on the project.
  • Participate in developing solutions for challenges faced by senior peers.
  • Stay constantly informed about the latest animation methods and actively contribute to research and development in the field.
  • Contribute to mentoring, coaching, and training colleagues in the animation field.

Qualifications

  • College diploma in 3D Animation or equivalent and/or higher experience/training.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience as an Animator in the gaming industry.
  • Proven experience as an Animator on at least 1 game, preferably on a console platform.
  • Mastery of animation software such as 3ds Max or Maya.
  • Familiarity with keyframe techniques and animation editing.
  • Excellent understanding of animation principles and techniques.
  • Exceptional keyframe animation skills, bringing life and personality to characters and creatures.
  • Knowledge of proprietary animation/creation tools such as Unreal and Unity, with expertise in the use of stategraphs.
  • Good knowledge of cinematography, demonstrated through expert camera animations.
  • Deep understanding of the human body and facial anatomy, enabling realistic and expressive animations.
  • Strong team player, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse teams and positively contributing to the creative process.
  • Excellent problemsolving abilities, addressing challenges with creative solutions.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Deep passion for video games and animation, committed to delivering excellent work.

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