Intermediate Animator

4 days ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Piranha Games Inc. Full time

OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE
Portray character and object movements and behaviours, and tie them together with gameplay and visual storytelling

**WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH PGI**:

- Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Arrangements
- People-focused Events & Initiatives
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Compensation

**RESPONSIBLITIES**:

- Works with the Principal Animator to design and implement the needed gameplay animations
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of animation principles such as weight, balance, inertia, and posing
- Understanding of motion, acting, and timing
- Ensures animations meet technical and visual quality standards
- Work collaboratively with other members of the production team to resolve technical and/or design issues
- Constantly evaluates the animation pipeline for improvement
- Adjusts and refines animation as indicated by the Art Director, Principal Animator and/or Senior Animator
- Participate as a proactive team member to further team and project goals
- Assist with Unreal hook ups within motion trees, character components, blend spaces etc.
- Other ad-hoc responsibilities as requested

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 3+ years’ experience in animation in a game development environment.
- A diploma/degree or equivalent in 3D animation
- Proficient with standard animation tools such as Maya, 3D StudioMax and MotionBuilder
- Highly motivated, self-driven problem solver with strong attention to details
- Strong ability to accept direction and constructive criticism objectively
- Proven track record to complete work within deadlines while maintaining constant communication with team
- Ability to work under pressure and thrive in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high quality results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**BONUS POINTS**:

- A strong passion for making and playing games

Piranha Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Formal education is not always required. All team members are hand-picked because they are skilled in their individual fields, immensely creative and hard workers. We hire avid gamers and mold them to the standards we believe make amazing products.

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