Animation Content Developer

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Animation Content Developer at Rockstar Games, you will be part of a team creating world-class entertainment experiences. You will contribute to the improvement of the believability of the game world by adding animation performance to in-game characters. Responsibilities include supporting the creation of tools for animation technology, implementing animation assets into the game engine, reporting status, providing feedback, and coordinating with other studios. This role is based in Oakville, ON.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of video game development support experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Development/Animation or equivalent.
Good to have:
  • Previous QA experience within games.
  • Experience with Confluence, and other project tracking software.
  • Ability to work with code and data languages.

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for talented Animation Content Developer who possess a passion for animation and video games.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

  • We work on improving the believability of our world by adding animation performance to our in-game characters. 
  • We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences. 
  • We use our tools to add metadata, ensuring a responsive performance with a strong consideration of animation principles and gameplay constraints. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supporting the creation of tools to help facilitate the use of proprietary animation technology. 
  • Supporting the Animation Team with implementation of animation assets into the game engine. 
  • Regular status reporting. 
  • Evaluating performance results and providing constructive feedback to improve quality. 
  • Working closely and coordinating with other R* studios and departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of video game development support experience.  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Development/Animation or equivalent experience. 

SKILLS

  • A good understanding of animation principles. 
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with members of our global teams. 
  • Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development. 
  • Highly adaptable to evolving tools, pipelines, and workflows. 
  • Driven individual who completes high quality work with relative autonomy. 
  • Ability to accurately report bugs with consistent reproducibility steps and clear bug descriptions. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Previous QA experience within games.   
  • Experience with Confluence, and other project tracking and bug database software.   
  • Ability to work with code and data languages, such as XML, Python, C#.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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