Animateur.trice technique expert / Expert Technical Animator

2 Months ago • Upto 10 Years • Animation

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Job Description

2K Games is seeking an Expert Technical Animator to join their team in Montreal, Canada. This role requires a deep understanding of character rigging, animation principles, and game engine optimization. Experience with Unreal Engine, FACS pipelines, and human anatomy is essential. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Must have:
  • Character Rigging
  • Animation Principles
  • Unreal Engine
  • Human Anatomy
Good to have:
  • FACS Pipelines
  • Game Engine
  • Optimization Assets
  • Blendshape Pipelines
Perks:
  • Inclusive Environment
  • Global Positions
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Qui sommes-nous? 

2K Games est une filiale de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) basée à Novato, en Californie. Fondée en 2005, 2K Games est une entreprise spécialisée dans l’édition de jeux vidéo qui a acquis une renommée internationale grâce au développement des jeux les plus influents du monde. Les studios derrière l’imposant catalogue de jeux de 2K  incluent Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union et HB Studios. Grâce à nos équipes et studios, l’inventaire de titres à succès ne cesse de croître dans les genres les plus prisés : jeux d’aventure et d’action, jeux de tir, jeux de sport, jeux de stratégie, jeux de rôle, jeux pour toute la famille.

Nos équipes chevronnées et efficaces de développeurs, d’artistes, d’auteurs et de penseurs ont contribué à la publication de franchises acclamées par la critique telles que NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K et XCOM.

2k offre un environnement de travail inclusif en cultivant l’authenticité auprès de ses membres afin de leur permettre d’être la meilleure version d’eux-mêmes. Nous encourageons toutes les personnes à consulter nos offres d’emploi même si elles ne semblent pas répondre à toutes les exigences du poste. 

Si un poste vous semble intéressant et que vous pensez avoir ce qu’il faut pour travailler à 2K, nous vous encourageons à déposer votre candidature!

Responsabilités:

  • Collaborer avec les départements connexes à fixer des objectifs communs et à optimiser le pipeline de création de personnages dans les outils DCC et dans l’engin Unreal. 
  • Créer des rigs complexes tout en maintenant un niveau élevé d’optimisation et de performance des personnages dans l’engin Unreal.
  • Intégrer les personnages dans l’engin Unreal en utilisant ses fonctionnalités avancées telles que la physique, RBF, les simulations de cheveux et de vêtements, ou toutes autres fonctionnalités pertinentes.  
  • Contribuer à et soutenir une pipeline de rigging de personnages et un ensemble d’outils de pointe dans l’industrie.
  • Créer des systèmes de déformation robustes pour les personnages et tout autres asset animés.  

Compétences, expérience et qualifications : 

Vous possédez un œil aiguisé pour le gameplay et savez utiliser vos talents techniques pour rendre le jeu le plus amusant possible. Vous cherchez toujours à comprendre comment les choses fonctionnent et êtes capables d’exprimer clairement vos connaissances. Vous êtes doté d’un esprit curieux, d’une soif d’apprendre et êtes à l’aise dans le rôle de mentor.

  • Expérience confirmée à travailler avec un moteur de jeu (Unreal, Unity ou autres moteurs maison AAA).
  • Bonne compréhension de l’animation et de ses effets sur le gameplay, sur la state machine et le behaviour trees. 
  • Bonne compréhension des principes d’animation dans le contexte du développement de jeux vidéo.
  • Connaissance approfondie de l’anatomie et de la kinésiologie humaines en relation avec les systèmes de déformation.  
  • Excellentes capacités à favoriser des processus de travail dans un environnement collaboratif et positif.
  • Maîtrise des outils utilisés pour l’animation, le skinning, le rigging et l’élaboration d’un pipeline dans Maya.
  • Maîtrise des outils et logiciels DCC et bonne compréhension des implications downstream.
  • Reconnaître l’importance de documenter le flux de travail et de partager ses connaissances avec les autres.
  • Expérience avec des pipelines FACS et Blendshape pour obtenir une large gamme d’expressions faciales.
  • Expérience dans l’optimisation des assets pour un moteur de jeu (par exemple, LOD, performance FPS,empreinte mémoire) est un atout.

L’égalité des chances est une valeur chère à 2k qui s’engage à garantir que toutes les personnes qualifiées vivant avec un handicap puissent bénéficier d'accommodations raisonnables pour faciliter le processus de recrutement. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous si vous avez besoin d'accommodements raisonnables. 

Veuillez noter que 2K Games et ses studios partenaires n’utilisent jamais les applications de messagerie instantanée ou de compte messagerie personnels pour contacter les candidats. Nous utilisons exclusivement les adresses 2k.com


Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

Job Details:

  • Engage with stakeholders to align on objectives and develop scalable solutions that optimize content authoring workflows for characters in DCC and Unreal
  • Craft advanced character rigs, while upholding high standards in character performances and optimization for Unreal Engine.
  • Implement characters within Unreal Engine using its advanced features like physics, RBF, cloth and hair simulation, and other features needed.
  • Contribute to and support an industry-leading character rigging pipeline and toolset.
  • Create solid deformations systems for characters and any animated asset.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

You are that special someone with a keen gameplay eye and who loves to work their technical wizardry to make the game as fun as it can be. You work towards understanding the whys of how something works and being able to clearly communicate the findings to others. You are motivated to learn, seek new wisdom, and take pride in mentoring others.

  • Experience working with a game engine. (e.g. Unreal, Unity, or AAA proprietary game engines)
  • Good understanding of how animation impacts and follows gameplay.
  • Good understanding of animation principles and how they can be applied to video games.
  • A deep understanding of human kinesiology and anatomy, including the underlying muscles, bone structure, and how they contribute to animation fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology, and understanding of how it relates to deformation rigs.
  • Experience with driving positive and effective collaborative processes in a team environment.
  • Understanding of how rigs affect animation state machines and behaviour trees.
  • Animation, skinning, rigging, and/or pipeline tools development experience in Maya.
  • Experience working with FACS based facial rig is a plus.
  • Experience with optimising(e.g. LOD, fps performance, memory footprint) assets for a game engine is a plus.
  • Create solid deformations systems for characters and any animated asset.
  • Have a knowledge of FACS and blendshape pipelines to achieve a wide range of facial expressions.
  • Proficient in DCC tools and software with a keen understanding of their downstream implications.
  • Understanding the importance of documenting workflows and sharing knowledge.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. 


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About The Company

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.


Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.


At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

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