Gameplay Animator

19 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Gameplay Animator, you will bring characters to life and immerse players in a new gaming experience. Working with design, programming, and art teams, you will shape the game's playability by making the universe cohesive and immersive. Key responsibilities include creating keyframe animations for playable and non-playable characters and gameplay ingredients, collaborating with game designers and developers to implement and test animation content, and participating in production planning. You'll also discuss artistic and technical challenges, and experiment with the latest tools and techniques to improve animation quality. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a new video game studio and be part of creating a new multiplayer online battle arena game. The team is actively developing and publishing games with the aim of creating captivating destinations for new games and content.
Must have:
  • Create keyframe animations for characters and gameplay elements.
  • Collaborate with game designers and developers.
  • Participate in production planning and provide estimates.

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

En tant qu’Animatrice ou Animateur de jeu, vous donnez vie à des personnages qui deviendront vite iconiques, et qui plongeront les joueuses et les joueurs dans une expérience de jeu inédite. En collaboration avec les équipes de conception, de programmation et d’art, vous façonnez la jouabilité de l’expérience du jeu en rendant l’univers cohérent et immersif. Votre sens aiguisé du détail et votre adaptabilité vous inspirent à décomposer et recomposer le monde qui vous entoure, créant des animations qui captivent joueuses et joueurs.

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 b'en du fun à travailler ensemble. Venez construire l'avenir avec nous!

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As a Gameplay Animator, you bring to life characters that will quickly become iconic and immerse players in a whole new gaming experience. Working with the design, programming and art teams, you shape the playability of the game experience by making the universe cohesive and immersive. Your keen eye for detail and your adaptability inspire you to deconstruct and reassemble the world around yo to create animations that engage players.

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

- Créer des animations keyframe pour les personnages jouables et non-jouables ainsi que des ingrédients de jouabilité;

- Créer des animations qui supportent et bonifient le gameplay ainsi que les caractéristiques visuelles des personnages et des ingrédients de jouabilité;

- Collaborer avec les équipes de conception et de développement de jeu afin d’implémenter et tester le contenu d'animation dans le jeu;

- Participer activement à la planification de la production en fournissant des estimations et en proposant des solutions pour respecter les délais;

- Discuter des défis artistiques et techniques avec vos collègues afin d’assurer une clarté et un alignement interdisciplinaires;

- Expérimenter avec les outils et techniques les plus récents pour rehausser la qualité des animations.

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Responsibilities

- Create keyframe animations for the playable and non-playable in-game characters as well as gameplay ingredients;

- Create animations that support and enhance the gameplay and the visual characteristics of the characters and gameplay ingredients;

- Collaborate with game designers and developers to implement and test animation content in the game;

- Actively participate in production planning by providing estimates and proposing solutions to meet deadlines;

- Discuss artistic and technical challenges with colleagues to ensure interdisciplinary clarity and alignment;

- Experiment with the latest tools and techniques to improve the quality of animation.

About the team
À propos de l'équipe

Nous développons et publions activement un portfolio de jeux, avec l'ambition de créer des destinations captivantes pour la découverte de nouveaux jeux et contenus. Pour y parvenir, nos divisions principales - Game Publishing, Game Development et Prime Gaming - collaborent avec nos partenaires externes pour développer, publier et livrer les meilleurs jeux AAA. Du concept aux services en ligne, nos équipes visent l'excellence dans la création d'univers de jeu captivants. Notre vision s'étend au-delà du présent : nous croyons en un avenir où chaque personne pourra créer, compétitionner, collaborer et connecter à travers les jeux. C'est pourquoi nous restons constamment à l'écoute des joueuses et des joueurs, nous permettant ainsi d'offrir des expériences exceptionnelles et un service de première classe. Au cœur de notre réussite se trouve la diversité de nos équipes : nous bâtissons un environnement inclusif qui profite autant à notre personnel qu'à notre clientèle. En rassemblant des personnes aux horizons variés et en leur donnant la liberté d'innover, nous créons un espace où chaque membre peut repousser ses limites, se challenger mutuellement et explorer de nouvelles façons de réaliser son plein potentiel.

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About the Team

We’re actively developing and publishing a portfolio of games and aspire to create compelling destinations to discover new games and in-game content. Our core divisions: Game Publishing, Game Development and Prime Gaming work together with our external partners to develop, publish, and deliver the best AAA games. From concept to live services, our teams aim to be the best at creating worlds you want to play in. We believe in a future where everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games. We listen to the players so we can deliver great, player-focused games and best-in-class service. We believe in building teams and products that reflect and offer an inclusive environment for all our employees and customers. By taking a diverse group from different backgrounds and giving them the freedom to be innovative and creative, we create an environment where our team members push boundaries, challenge each other, and learn new ways to unlock their full potential.

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