Gameplay Animator

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Lakshya Digital Full time

Requirements

Job Title: Gameplay Animator
Location: Canada (Remote - Within Pacific Time Zone (PST) to Eastern Time Zone (EST))
Rate: up to $40 USD/up to $56 CAD* based on experience level
Employment Type: Freelance

About Lakshya Digital:

Established in 2004, Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio, is the largest interactive entertainment and game development services studio in South Asia. We have game production studios in Gurgaon and Pune, and business offices in Tokyo, Japan, and San Diego, California.

Our continued success is fueling the need to expand in Canada and globally, and we are looking for top-quality animation talent to join our team. If you are passionate about creating immersive animations for AAA projects and collaborating with a distributed development team around the globe, then we want to hear from you

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Gameplay Animator on a contract basis. This role requires a strong foundation in animation principles and practical experience in creating dynamic, engaging animations for AAA games or equivalent projects. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to define and deliver animations that align with the creative vision of the project.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Work with the team to understand and deliver the animation style required for the project.
- Assist in the integration, testing, and debugging of animation data.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop prototypes and animation systems.
- Receive and implement feedback to ensure the animations meet the desired quality and style.

Minimum Qualifications

- 4+ years experience on AAA games or equivalent projects.
- Proficient in keyframed and motion-capture animation skills.
- Experienced in MotionBuilder and Maya is a must.
- Solid understanding of animation theory and techniques.
- Familiarity with animation schematics.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in Unreal Engine.
- Experience working on a 3rd / 1st person shooter title.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to illustrate ideas effectively.

Why Join Us?

At Lakshya Digital, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to world-class projects, working alongside a passionate and talented team of professionals. Your skills and creativity will play a vital role in bringing characters and worlds to life, delivering unforgettable experiences to players worldwide

Benefits

Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote

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