Senior 3D Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality animations for the action-horror coop game Blight: Survival with an accent on character movement, weight, and mocap integration. Focus on designing complex combat moves, refining animations in-engine for performance, and implementing animation blueprints.

Location: Hybrid role based in Montreal, QC

Company

hirify.global is a renowned game development studio focused on creating immersive interactive entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Interpret game design intentions to establish comprehensive animation lists for various in-game behaviors.
• Collaborate with the mocap studio to design and develop new combat movements.
• Apply core animation principles to create high-quality, fluid, and credible character animations.
• Refine and optimize animations within the game engine to ensure visual fidelity and technical performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement animation blueprints and enhance the overall player experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in 3D Animation within the video game industry.
• Profound understanding of character movement, weight, and personality traits.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve animation-related technical issues.
• Proficiency in Maya, Motionbuilder, or Blender.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid setup in Montreal, QC

Nice to have

• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Proven experience in creating combat animations.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment contract.
• Inclusive and diverse creative environment where different perspectives are celebrated.
• Opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, high-caliber action-horror project.