Senior Animator

Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in interactive entertainment and involved in the creation of renowned titles.

We are proud to be a major contributor to the popular Call of Duty franchise, crafting content for the Warzone seasons and owning the development of the PC version of Call of Duty. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man and Guitar Hero.

Our perks

• Competitive compensation and time-off policy
• Group insurance paid almost entirely by the studio
• Retirement savings with contribution from Beenox
• Professional growth on a technical and/or management level
• Various training courses offered free of charge to employees
• ...Lots of fun through unforgettable activities and events!

About the role

You will be tasked with creating high-quality animations while adhering to technical limitations. You will use your skills to create animations for our characters, objects, and cinematic sequences. You will work closely with other artists, designers, and game programmers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to create quality animations that adhere to the established style and vision.
• Integrate and support animation functionality within the game engine.
• Conduct research and consult references to acquire the necessary knowledge to complete animation tasks.
• Contribute to the conceptualization of character behaviours and abilities in the game.
• Actively participate in the development of the game, levels, and characters.
• Optimize animation assets for memory usage.

Requirements

• Proven experience (+7 years) in Animation in the Video Game industry.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional animation and anatomy.
• Deep knowledge of Maya.
• Deep knowledge of at least one game engine and its tools.
• Willingness to adapt to different technologies depending on the projects.
• Ability to work within the technical constraints of video game development.
• Skill in communicating with other team members.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a constructive attitude towards feedback.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines.

Bonus Points

• Experience in cartoon and/or Mocap animation.
• Knowledge of Motion Builder.
• Experience in rigging.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of film and cameras.
• Passionate about video games.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.