Montreal Animation Director

5 days ago

Québec, Quebec, Canada TiMi Full time
Job Description

Overview

TiMi Montreal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Gameplay Animation Director to lead the development of a AAA, 3rd person, open-world game. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for defining the artistic direction for gameplay animation that supports our creative vision.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Artistic Direction

Develop and maintain a clear artistic vision for gameplay animation that aligns with the project's overall creative direction.

  1. Leadership and Collaboration

Collaborate with members of the leadership team to design unique, forward-thinking, and achievable animation intentions that celebrate player fantasy.

  1. Animation Technology

Push innovations in animation technology by staying up to date with the bleeding edge of animation tech (IK, FK, motion matching, procedural rigging, etc.).

  1. Animation Principles

Uphold animation principles to ensure the animation direction of the game is cohesive, inspiring, and represents the right balance between good looking motion and fluid player input.

  1. External Partnerships

Develop a network of external partners to contribute to project deliverables.

  1. Hiring and Studio Growth

Participate in the hiring of the animation discipline and our studio's growth.

  1. Productivity and Quality

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and collective knowledge in gameplay animation.

  1. Mocap Shoots

Direct Mocap shoots for player characters and AI characters.

Requirements

  1. Portfolio and Experience

A portfolio of inspiring, industry-leading gameplay animation that demonstrates artistic vision and capacity to execute within a game.

  1. Professional Experience

At least 8 years of professional AAA game development experience.

  1. Leadership Experience

At least having shipped two AAA, action games in a leadership position.

  1. Artistic Vision

Someone who can find the right balance between form, function, and artistic style.

  1. Communication and Collaboration

Capacity to iterate based on our gameplay direction.

  1. Outstanding Communication

Outstanding communication and collaboration capabilities.

  1. Gameplay Animation Systems

Proven ability to define and develop gameplay animation systems (3C, Combat, NPC,...).

  1. Team Player

A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within animation.

Bonus Requirements

  1. Unreal Experience

Experience creating animation in and shipping a game using Unreal.

  1. Animation Software

Deep-rooted knowledge of animation software like Motion Builder, 3DS Max, and Maya.

What We Offer

Create AAA multi-platform games with ample resources and support: Bring incredible game ideas to players around the world with the support of one of the most successful studios in the world. TiMi has developed some of the most popular games worldwide and is looking for talented individuals to join it in making another major hit.

Develop for global audiences and make an impression on the entire industry: Join TiMi in making games as part of an ambitious, talented, and seasoned team. Create new worlds for players to explore, experience, and enjoy: Join a team who cares about innovation and wants to delight players with new creative game design for open-world experiences. Help create the next great game world for players to immerse in for decades to come.

TiMi Montréal is a AAA game development studio within TiMi Studio Group and Tencent and is working on new IP for a multiplatform open-world role-playing game using Unreal Engine 5. The core team has a proven track record making hit open-world games, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs. The studio aspires to be a flagship first-party studio for TiMi, reaching global audiences of passionate gamers who appreciate the studio's optimistic and inclusive culture that rewards disruptive, risk-taking game development.

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