Animator

2 weeks ago

Québec, Canada Brass Lion Entertainment Full time

**Want to work with a world class team that is committed to changing the face of the entertainment industry? Join us in building an environment where creatives of all backgrounds can thrive and bring unique and compelling stories to market.**

Brass Lion Entertainment is seeking animators to join a talented and diverse team currently working on a new, unannounced Action-RPG title.

Brass Lion Entertainment has employees based in New York City, Montréal, and remote locations across Canada and the United States.

**Responsibilities**
- Create and implement high quality keyframe animations in close concert with animation and technical directors as well as the gameplay design team.
- Collaborate with establishing the animation requirements and pipeline
- Troubleshoot and solve animation related production issues
- Ability to brainstorm and demonstrate new technical ideas and solutions
- Participate in critiquing of the project and collaborate on solutions to feedback

**Required Qualifications**
- Professional and relevant keyframing experience in game or film
- Professional and relevant experience developing combat-focused games (Action-Adventure/RPG)
- Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 4 or 5 animation systems and workflows
- Knowledge of the various components of an animation pipeline
- Strong creature animation knowledge and ability
- Knowledge of tools, software and third-party solutions
- Located and authorized for work in the US or Canada

**Skills & Attributes**
- Self-driven with an ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic remote work environment
- Excellence in collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of systemic gameplay, and iterative development methodology
- Foundational skills and a strong grasp for traditional animation techniques
- Self-motivated drive to help continue to develop and support new tools and more efficient workflows and animation style

**Desired Qualifications**
- Appreciation for anime and its techniques employed during production
- Knowledge of modular and procedural workflows
- Background in 2D animation and animation production techniques
- Additional experience in storyboarding or cinematography

**What We Offer**
- A POC-majority studio propelled by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that fosters belongingness
- 100% remote work model
- Healthy work life balance
- Comprehensive and generous benefits package (dental, vision, life insurance, extended health care, telemedicine, mental health and wellness)
- 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, unlimited sick days, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

**Salary Transparency**: The standard base pay range for this role is USD$100,000 - USD$140,000 Annual (CDN$80,000 - CDN$130,000). Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

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