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Tools Engineer (Animation Focused) - Freelance

Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Tools Engineer (Animation Focused) - Freelance

2 Months ago • 5-10 Years

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Seeking a skilled Senior Tools Engineer with a focus on animation. Design and develop tools to enhance animation pipelines and workflows, collaborate with artists and engineers, and identify workflow inefficiencies. 5+ years of experience in software development, C++, C#, Qt/WPF, animation tooling, and 3D math are required. Experience with game client/server architecture and UI/UX design is a plus.

Must have:

C++ and C#
Animation Tooling
Qt/WPF Apps
3D Math Skills

Good to have:

Game Client/Server
UI/UX Design
Large Datasets
Mentoring Skills

Perks:

Remote Work
High-Profile Projects

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Job Title: Senior Tools Engineer (Animation Focused)
Location: Canada (Remote)
Rate: $65-$80 CAD per hour
Employment Type: Freelance

About Lakshya Digital:
Established in 2004, Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio, is the largest interactive entertainment and game development services studio in South Asia. We have game production studios in Gurgaon and Pune, and business offices in Tokyo, Japan, and San Diego, California.

Our continued success is fueling the need to expand in Canada and globally, and we are looking for top-quality engineering talent to join our team. If you are passionate about working on cutting-edge gaming technology with distributed development teams around the globe and are eager to experience what it's like to work on AAA projects , then we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
We are seeking a talented Senior Tools Engineer with a focus on animation to design, develop, and maintain high-quality tools that enhance our animation pipelines and workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and architect new tools based on developer needs and requirements.
Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and other engineers for feature development and improvement.
Embed within content teams to work closely with Product Owners, understanding and fulfilling workflow needs.
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the content creation process.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers when necessary, setting an example through best practices.

What You Bring:

5+ years of software development experience with strong skills in C++ and C#.
Experience developing Qt and/or WPF applications.
Extensive experience with animation, cinematic, and movement tooling.
Strong 3D math skills and proficiency in working with large datasets and databases.
Experience with game client/server architecture.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
UI/UX design skills for developing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
Proven ability to mentor junior engineers effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented engineer looking to make a significant impact on the gaming industry by developing tools for animation and workflows. If you are interested in joining our team and working on multiple high-profile projects, send us your resume!

Benefits

Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Engineering
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote

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$83.2K - $105.6K/yr (Outscal est.)

$94.4K/yr avg.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About The Company

Lakshya Digital

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has nearly two decades of experience. Operating across multiple countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, we've contributed to over 150 AAA titles.

Founded in 2004, we prioritize client satisfaction. With a global workforce of over 800, we employ industry experts in the US, UK, and Japan studios, collaborating directly with teams in India and Manila to provide exceptional service, scale, and quality worldwide. We excel in crafting tailored solutions and engagement models for our partners, ensuring more content, faster turnaround times, and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Our reputation as a trusted, highly skilled, client-centric art studio is rooted in our experience, proficiency, and essential capabilities.

Experience and Expertise: With a portfolio of 150+ game titles, including Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake II, our team blends international and Indian talent, featuring seasoned professionals with extensive experience in game art development across diverse platforms and genres.

Enablers: Our advanced studios in Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Manila, and Seattle boast state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting our projects. Our efficient workflow, enhanced by our proprietary automation tool, SWAT, fosters online collaboration and offers clients visibility at every project stage. Our vibrant work culture drives employee growth, forming a team of over 800 talented, passionate, and committed individuals.

Industry Leadership: As industry leaders and NGF members, we closely collaborate with NASSCOM to nurture India's thriving game development ecosystem. Lakshya is also a part of Keywords Studios, the world's premier game development services provider headquartered in Dublin.