Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality character, camera, and object animations for the Assassin's Creed franchise with an accent on realism and technical integration. Focus on key-frame animation, motion capture integration, and collaborating with development teams to ensure artistic and technical alignment.

Location: Office-based in Bucharest (Romania), Toronto, Québec City, or Montreal (Canada)

Company

Global leader in gaming, creating original experiences like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Animate characters, cameras, and objects for real-time and pre-rendered sequences.
• Develop high-quality animations from scratch, pre-designed drafts, or motion capture footage.
• Create animatics and quick draft animations to test and validate ideas.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure animations meet artistic and technical constraints.
• Integrate animations into the game engine.
• Mentor team members and participate in motion capture shoots.

Requirements

• Strong key-frame animation skills and mastery of foundational principles (timing, weight, posing).
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender, or similar.
• Understanding of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques.
• Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly.
• Very good English skills (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the gaming industry.
• Knowledge of animation blend trees and experience with node-based animation editors.
• Skills in illustration, painting, or technical art.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, MaxScript).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical support, private medical system access, and life insurance.
• Meal tickets, free fruits and coffee in the office.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program (physical fitness, mental health, financial education).
• Access to hirify.global games via Uplay and consoles to borrow.
• hirify.global bikes with free rental and provided parking spaces.
• Bookster service for free book delivery.