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Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Microsoft Canada Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Gameplay Animator to join our team at The Coalition, a Microsoft first-party development studio located in Vancouver, Canada. As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for collaborating with peers to develop and maintain gameplay animation systems in Unreal Engine 5.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in creating high-quality real-time gameplay animation systems and will be able to work collaboratively with engineers and leads to create animation behavior tools and techniques. Strong communication skills and a growth mindset are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with peers to design and implement animation state machines, behaviors, and runtime solutions.
  • Work with engineers and leads to create animation behavior tools and techniques.
  • Problem solve in-game animation implementation issues.
  • Support the animation team with technical animation issues.
  • Look for opportunities to improve our animation pipeline and provide solutions for technical animation efficiencies and issues.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in a related art/technical field AND 4+ years experience in related field working on computer games or entertainment.
  • 4+ years of experience in AAA video game development, creating and defining high-quality real-time gameplay animation systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Real-time engine experience, ideally in Unreal Engine 5 creating animation blueprints.
  • Experience with Python is a benefit.
  • Experience with Rigging is a benefit.
  • Self-motivated, creative problem solver, great communicator.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies.
What We Offer

As a Senior Technical Gameplay Animator at The Coalition, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. We offer a competitive salary range of CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year, as well as opportunities for growth and professional development.

Microsoft is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.