Animatrice, Animateur technique/Technical Animator, Amazon Games Montréal

11 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Technical Animator with 3+ years of AAA game animation experience, proficient in Maya, Unreal, and runtime animation systems.
Must have:
  • AAA Game Animation
  • Maya & Unreal
  • Runtime Animation
  • Problem-Solving
Good to have:
  • Python Knowledge
  • Rigging Experience
  • Mentoring Skills
  • Procedural Animation
Perks:
  • Amazonian Culture
  • Twitch & AWS

Job Details

En tant qu'Animatrice ou Animateur technique, vous êtes responsable des outils d'animation, des pipelines et des technologies qui permettent à l'équipe d'animation de donner vie à des personnages iconiques et d'offrir aux joueuses et aux joueurs une expérience de jeu unique.

Rejoindre Amazon Games Montréal, c'est contribuer à la fondation d'un nouveau studio de jeux vidéo à taille humaine; participer à la création d'une nouvelle propriété intellectuelle revisitant l’arène de bataille en ligne multijoueur (oui, un MOBA); et collaborer avec une équipe d'experts polyvalents qui ont bien du fun à travailler ensemble. Venez construire l'avenir avec nous!

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As a Technical Animator, you are responsible for the animation tools, pipelines and technologies that enable the animation team to bring to life iconic characters and provide players with a unique game experience.

Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities
Responsabilités
- Mettre en place et maintenir un pipeline d'animation qui permet d'atteindre des résultats de haute qualité et maximise la productivité;
- Créer ou modifier des outils et des scripts spécifiques pour améliorer l'efficacité des animatrices et animateurs;
- Prototyper et mettre en œuvre des systèmes d'animation procédurale tels que le tissu, la physique et IK;
- Assurer que les systèmes d'animation supportent les fonctionnalités du jeu, la personnalisation des personnages ainsi que de leurs accessoires;
- Soutenir et améliorer le pipeline d'animation de Maya vers le moteur de jeu;
- Accroître les compétences de l’équipe grâce au mentorat sur des sujets techniques.

Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain an animation pipeline that produces high quality results and maximizes productivity;
- Create or modify specific tools and scripts to improve the efficiency of animators;
- Work with animators and developers to create and improve animation systems in the game engine;
- Prototype and implement procedural animation systems such as cloth, physics and game IK;
- Ensure the animation systems support game features, customization and attachments;
- Support and improve the animation pipeline from Maya to the game engine;
- Increase team skills through mentoring on technical topics.

A day in the life
À propos d’Amazon Games
Amazon Games transpose les principes de la culture d’Amazon dans le monde de la conception de jeux. Notre équipe diversifiée, créative et talentueuse regroupe des professionnels passionnés par la création de jeux, qui décuplent leurs forces par leur appartenance à la culture unique d’Amazon. Toutes nos équipes, où qu’elles se trouvent, sont unies par un objectif commun : faire vivre des expériences de jeu fantastiques aux clients du monde entier. Nous croyons en un avenir où nous pourrons créer, rivaliser, collaborer et nous relier à travers les jeux. Nous recherchons les bonnes personnes qui nous aideront à bâtir cet avenir. En vous appuyant sur la puissance de Twitch et d’AWS, vous aurez l’occasion d’innover dans le domaine de la jouabilité, de la créativité, du marketing et des technologies, et travaillerez avec les professionnels les plus brillants et créatifs de l’industrie.

About Amazon Games

Amazon Games applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Twitch and AWS at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications de base
- 3+ années d’expérience en animation de personnages pour des jeux AAA
- Bonne maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l'oral et à l'écrit; puisque ce rôle nécessite d'interagir avec d’autres entités d’Amazon à l’échelle mondiale ainsi qu’avec des employé.es et intervenant.es dans d’autres provinces canadiennes, la connaissance du français et de l’anglais est exigée pour ce poste.

Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience animating in-game character animation for AAA games
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role that requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingualism French and English is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications souhaitables
- Connaissance des principes d'animation
- Expérience de l'intégration de contenu d'animation dans un moteur de jeu
- Expérience avec les systèmes d'animation temps réel
- Connaissance de Python
- Connaissance de rigging
- Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes
- Compétences en communication et en mentorat
- Maîtrise de Unreal ou moteur de jeu similaire
Nous savons que votre talent et vos habilités peuvent s’exprimer par des expériences variées et pertinentes. Nous vous incitons donc à postuler, même si vous ne présentez peut-être pas toutes les qualifications listées.

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the principles of animation
- Experience integrating animation content into a game engine
- Experience with runtime animation systems
- Knowledge of Python
- Knowledge of rigging
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Communication and mentoring skills
- Proficiency in Unreal or similar game engine
We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences. We encourage you to apply, even though you may not have all the qualifications listed.

Amazon s’engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Amazon est un employeur qui offre à tous les mêmes opportunités et ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, l’origine nationale, le sexe, l’identité sexuelle, l’orientation sexuelle, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le handicap, l’âge ou autres statuts protégés par la loi. Les personnes handicapées qui souhaitent présenter une demande d’accommodement, sont invitées à aviser leur recruteur.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

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